Risk for Bleeding

Colonoscopy • Nursing Responsibilities and Procedures • Nurseslabs

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is a diagnostic procedure that utilizes a flexible fiberoptic colonoscope inserted into the rectum to allow visual examination of the large intestine (colon) lining

Iron Deficiency Anemia

Iron deficiency anemia occurs when the body lacks sufficient iron to produce an adequate amount of hemoglobin, the protein responsible for carrying oxygen in red blood cells. Iron deficiency anemia can lead to fatigue, weakness, pale skin, and other symptoms that affect the individual's daily functioning and overall quality of life.

Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), is a complex hematologic disorder that is characterized by a decrease in platelet count due to the immune system mistakenly attacking and destroying platelets. This can lead to a heightened risk of bleeding and purpura, or small red or purple spots on the skin, mucous membranes, or organs.

Thalassemia

The term thalassemia is applied to a variety of inherited blood disorders characterized by deficiencies in the rate of production of specific globin chains in hemoglobin.

Bleeding Disorders Nursing Care Plans and Nursing Diagnosis

6 Bleeding in Pregnancy (Prenatal Hemorrhage) Nursing Care Plans

Nurse care planning for a client with prenatal hemorrhage include assess maternal/fetal condition, maintain circulatory fluid volume, assist with efforts to nurture the pregnancy, if possible, avoid complications, provide emotional support to the client/couple, and provide knowledge on short- and long-term complications of the hemorrhage. Here are seven (7) nursing care plans (NCP) for prenatal hemorrhage.