The nurse reviews the lab results of a patient at risk for thrombocytopenia. The patient's platelet count is 175,000 cells/mm³. The next appropriate action by the nurse is to
Explanation
• The patient's platelet level is within the normal range, so the nurse should document this result.
• Normal platelet values range from 150,000 to 400,000 cells/mm³.
• Notifying the physician and placing the patient on bleeding precautions are not necessary.