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    Ati lpn mental health level 4 proctored exam

    A nurse in a mental health facility is assisting with admitting a client. Exhibits Complete the following sentence by using the list of options. The client is at highest risk for developing dropdown as evidenced by the client’s dropdown .

    Explanation & Rationale

    Correct answers: The client is at highest risk for developing bleeding as evidenced by the client’s platelet’s count. I: Bleeding- The client is at the highest risk for bleeding due to their critically low platelet count (thrombocytopenia) of 35,000/mm³. Platelets are essential for blood clotting, and levels this low significantly increase the risk of spontaneous bleeding. II: Platelet count- The platelet count is a direct indicator of the client’s bleeding risk. Alcohol use disorder often leads to thrombocytopenia due to bone marrow suppression, splenic sequestration, or liver dysfunction.

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