Thrombocytopenia

Adult Nursing NCLEX Review Anemias, Aplastic Anemia, Polycythemia Vera, Thrombocytopenia and DIC Thrombocytopenia

Thrombocytopenia

Platelets form a plug to stop bleeding when injury occurs. ⇓ Platelets that may lead to bleeding. Normal 150,000 – 450,000/ μL

Low Platelets

Platelets < 150,000

Symptoms

Petechiae, Purpura, Ecchymosis, Bleeding gums , Nose bleeds, Blood in stool or urine

Treatment

Treat the cause, platelets transfusion, bone marrow transplant

Use electric razor
No meds such as aspirin
Protect from injury
Soft-bristled tooth brush
Minimize invasive procedures if possible (needle sticks, spinal taps, etc)

Bleeding

< 20,000 bleeding from mucous membranes, urine, rectal, oral nasal, and intracranial bleeding.
15 to 30,000 results in spontaneous bleeding
30 to 50,000 susceptible to minor bruising
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Causes

P Platelets Disorder
L Leukemia
A Anemia
T Trauma
E Enlarged spleen
L Liver Disease
E Ethanol (alcohol)
T Toxins (drugs)
S Sepsis