Following CABG surgery, a pt lab data reveal a plt count of 51k. Lab results obtained 6 hours postoperatively revealed a plt count of 62k. Which of the ff identifies the best nursing action
A. Continue to observe the pt, remembering that plt counts often decrease after bypass
B. monitor closely for s/s of increased ICP and cerebral hemorrhage
C. inform the pt that even though his pt count is a little low, you are going to administer daily aspirin
D. notify the physician and anticipate administering a plt transfusion