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A nurse started a transfusion of packed RBCs for a client 1 hr ago. The client has suddenly developed shaking chills, muscle stiffness, and a temperature of 38.6° C (101.5° F). The client appears flushed and reports a headache and "nervousness." The nurse should identify that the client has most likely developed which of the following types of transfusion reaction?
A client who is anticipating total hip replacement is considering autologous transfusion. When teaching this client about autologous transfusion, it is important to emphasize that
A nurse is preparing a blood transfusion for a client who has type A blood. The nurse should know that the client can safely receive blood from blood group O because
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a blood transfusion and reports itching. The nurse observes areas of urticaria on the client's skin. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
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Which of the following actions should a nurse take prior to starting a blood transfusion?
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A platelet transfusion is indicated for a patient who
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A nurse is providing education to a client who has a prescription for a blood transfusion. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
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A nurse is caring for a client who is about to receive a unit of packed RBCs and states, "This is my third unit of blood today. I don't want to get some disease from all this blood." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
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When administering a transfusion of packed red blood cells, it is important to
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A nurse is preparing to initiate the transfusion of a unit of packed RBCs to a client. After the unit of blood has arrived, which of the following procedures will help the nurse protect the client against the possibility of a blood-group incompatibility?
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