A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with disseminated…
A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). The healthcare provider orders the following interventions: transfusion of platelets, administration of fresh frozen plasma, and initiation of heparin therapy.Which action by the nurse best demonstrates evaluation of the effectiveness of these interventions?
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A hospitalized patient with severe neutropenia (ANC 120/mm³) develops a new-onset fever of 102.2°F. The nurse obtains blood cultures, starts broad-spectrum IV antibiotics, and administers fluids as ordered. Six hours later, the following data is collected: • Blood pressure: 118/76 mmHg (baseline: 110/70 mmHg) • Heart rate: 108 bpm (baseline: 88 bpm) • Respiratory rate: 24/min • Lactate level: 4.2 mmol/L (normal: 0.5–2.2 mmol/L) • Platelet count: 95,000/mm³ (down from 110,000/mm³)Which finding should the nurse analyze as most critical for determining whether the patient is developing a life-threatening complication?
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