A nurse is admitting a child who has sepsis and a critically low platelet count. Based on this information which of the following precautions should the nurse initiate?

A. Respiratory precautions are necessary for preventing the spread of respiratory infections but are not specifically indicated here. B. Airborne precautions are required for diseases transmitted through the air (e.g., TB), not relevant in this scenario. C. Bleeding precautions should be initiated due to the critically low platelet count, as this increases the risk of bleeding complications. Nurses should be vigilant in monitoring for signs of bleeding and minimizing invasive procedures. D. Contact precautions are important for preventing the spread of infections, but in this case, the primary concern is bleeding due to low platelet counts.