Med Surg Exam 3 Study Guide

ITP: autoimmune disease that platelets (<15,000) Treatment: • Corticosteroid (prednisone) • IV immunoglobin • Splenectomy is last resort Outcomes: • No evidence of bleeding or bruising • Maintain vascular and tissue integrity NI: • S/S OF BLEEDING = HUGE & look for all over body o S/s of hemorrhage • Monitor labs (PTT order) • Avoid IM injections: o Small gauge needle if injection is necessary o Pt. can end up with huge hematoma if given • Soft toothbrush, e...