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A 4-year-old has developed acute lymphocytic leukemia (all). nursing care for the child with all involves taking axillary, rather than rectal, temperatures because the child

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Answer:

has a low platelet count

Explanation:

Children with leukemia develop lesions of the gastrointestinal tract. If touched by a thermometer, these bleed easily; blood coagulation is poor because of a decreased platelet count.

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