Asked by Madison Dixon on Jul 04, 2024
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A patient reports chills,dizziness,and feeling hot during a blood transfusion.What are the appropriate actions of the nurse?
A) Slow the rate of infusion.
B) Stop the blood transfusion.
C) Check the patient's vital signs.
D) Notify the physician and blood bank.
E) Restart the patient's IV at a different site.
Blood Transfusion
The process of transferring blood or blood products from one person into the circulatory system of another, used to replace lost components of the blood, often in surgeries or for patients with blood disorders.
Vital Signs
Clinical measurements that indicate the state of a patient's essential bodily functions, including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
- Appraise and manage the risks of complications arising from IV treatments and blood transfusions.
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Arpit GondaliyaJul 11, 2024
Final Answer :
B,C,D
Explanation :
STOP (do not slow down)the transfusion immediately even when you just suspect a reaction.Remain with the patient,observing signs and symptoms and monitoring vital signs as often as every 5 minutes.Immediately notify the health care provider or emergency response team and the blood bank.The patient's IV should not be restarted at a different site.
Learning Objectives
- Appraise and manage the risks of complications arising from IV treatments and blood transfusions.