AP BIOLOGY

THE HUMAN IMMUNE SYSTEM

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A client has an order to receive a one unit of packed RBC’s. The nurse make sure which of the following intravenous solutions to hang with the blood product at the client’s bedside?
A
0.9% sodium chloride
B
5% dextrose in 0.9% sodium chloride
C
Balanced Multiple Maintenance Solution with 5% Dextrose
D
5% dextrose in 0.45% sodium chloride.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A client has an order to receive a one unit of packed RBC’s. The nurse make sure which of the following intravenous solutions to hang with the blood product at the client’s bedside? 0.9% sodium chloride. RAtionale: 0.9% sodium chloride is a standard solution used to follow infusion of blood products.

Detailed explanation-2: -Normal saline is the only compatible solution to use with the blood or blood component.

Detailed explanation-3: -Transfuse slowly for the first 15 minutes, where possible. May be increased if well tolerated with no adverse reaction for the first 15 minutes. One unit usually takes 30 minutes–2 hours to infuse.

Detailed explanation-4: -Introduction: Each unit of packed red blood cells (PRBCs) is expected to raise circulating hemoglobin (HGB) by approximately 1 g/dL.

Detailed explanation-5: -The volume of one unit of RBCs contains approximately 200mL red blood cells, 100 mL of an additive solution, and  30mL plasma, with a hematocrit approximately 55%.

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