Nursing Care plan for thrombocytopenia PDF
Thrombocytopenia occurs when your bone marrow doesn’t make enough platelets. Platelets are blood cells that form blood clots to help stop bleeding. People with this condition may bleed a lot and the bleeding may be hard to stop. Thrombocytopenia affects people with certain medical conditions like autoimmune disease or who take certain medications. Show
OverviewThrombocytopenia happens when your bone marrow doesn’t make enough platelets (bottom), the blood cells that help stop bleeding.What is thrombocytopenia?Thrombocytopenia (pronounced “THROM-bo-sigh-toe-PEE-ne-ah”) occurs when your bone marrow doesn’t make enough platelets. Platelets are blood cells that form blood clots to help stop bleeding. If you have thrombocytopenia, you may bleed a lot, and the bleeding may be hard to stop. Thrombocytopenia often affects people with certain medical conditions, like autoimmune disease or who take certain medications. Healthcare providers typically treat thrombocytopenia by treating the underlying condition and/or changing the medication that caused the issue. How common is this condition?People may have thrombocytopenia and not realize it because their symptoms are so mild. That’s why healthcare providers aren’t sure exactly how many people have this condition. They do know a related condition, immune thrombocytopenia, affects 3 to 4 in 100,000 children and adults. About 5% of people who are pregnant develop mild thrombocytopenia just before giving birth. What are the complications of thrombocytopenia?People with severe thrombocytopenia may have an increased risk of developing the following conditions:
What are normal platelet levels? A normal platelet count or level in adults ranges from 150,000 to 450,000 platelets per microliter of blood. Thrombocytopenia levels are:
Symptoms and CausesWhat are thrombocytopenia symptoms?Some people with mild cases of thrombocytopenia don’t have symptoms. When they do, one of the first symptoms is a cut or nosebleed that won’t stop bleeding. Other symptoms include:
What causes thrombocytopenia?Thrombocytopenia causes fall into one of three categories:
Specific factors affecting platelet supply include:
Diagnosis and TestsHow do healthcare providers diagnose thrombocytopenia?Healthcare providers will do a physical examination. They’ll check for bruises, rashes and other thrombocytopenia symptoms. They’ll ask about your medical history, including any medications you take. They may do tests including:
Management and TreatmentHow do healthcare providers treat thrombocytopenia?You might not need treatment if a low platelet count isn’t causing significant issues. Often, healthcare providers can improve platelet counts by treating the underlying cause. This approach may involve changing your medications. Other treatments include:
PreventionHow can I reduce my risk of developing thrombocytopenia?The most important thing is to understand if you have medical conditions or take medication that increases your risk of developing thrombocytopenia. If you do, ask your healthcare provider if there are medications or activities you should avoid. Outlook / PrognosisWhat can I expect if I have this condition?Many things can cause your platelet levels to drop so you develop thrombocytopenia. For example, you may have an autoimmune disease that affects your platelet levels. You may have low platelet levels because you drink lots of alcohol or are exposed to certain toxic chemicals. Bottom line — once your healthcare provider finds out why your platelet levels are low, they’ll take steps to help you. If you have thrombocytopenia, ask your healthcare provider what caused the issue and what treatment or lifestyle changes they recommend. If your provider recommends treatment, you may need ongoing treatment to maintain a normal platelet level. Your provider will monitor your overall health and platelet levels. Living WithHow do I take care of myself?If you have thrombocytopenia, here are some suggested ways to take care of yourself:
When should I seek care?Thrombocytopenia symptoms can develop very quickly or over time. It may also cause bleeding in many parts of your body. Seek medical care if:
What questions should I ask my healthcare provider?You may want to ask your healthcare provider:
A note from Cleveland Clinic Thrombocytopenia — low platelet levels — may increase your risk of issues like excessive bleeding and bruising. Severe thrombocytopenia increases your risk of internal bleeding or heart attack. If you have this condition, it’s important to understand why you have low platelet levels. Your healthcare provider can explain what’s causing the low platelet count and discuss treatment options. They’ll also discuss lifestyle changes that may boost your platelet levels. Share Email Print Last reviewed by a Cleveland Clinic medical professional on 10/20/2022. References
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What are the nursing interventions for thrombocytopenia?Nursing interventions include prevention, early identification, and management of thrombocytopenia and its complications. Take steps to minimize the patient's risk of injury, as by preventing falls, reducing the bleeding risk, and preventing infection.
What are interventions of thrombocytopenia?Platelet transfusions may be required to treat patients with severe thrombocytopenia and bleeding. Other supportive measures include high dose intravenous immunoglobulin, a brief course of corticosteroids, or even plasmapheresis.
What are the 5 nursing interventions?These are assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
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