THE HUMAN IMMUNE SYSTEM
TRANSFUSION
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Question
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Nurse Amanda is caring for a client with severe blood loss who is prescribed with multiple transfusion of blood. Nurse Amanda obtains which most essential piece of equipment to prevent the risk of cardiac dysrhythmias?
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Cardiac monitor
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Blood warmer
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ECG machine
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Infusion pump.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -During the transfusion process, the nurse is primarily responsible for monitoring the patient’s vital signs every 5 minutes during the first 15 minutes. The nurse must monitor for any signs and symptoms that may indicate a transfusion reaction.
Detailed explanation-2: -After terminating the transfusion during a reaction, which action should the nurse immediately be taken next? Run a solution of 5% dextrose in water.
Detailed explanation-3: -If transfusion-associated sepsis is suspected, the nurse should: Stop the transfusion immediately. Check vitals and quickly assess the patient. Notify the Provider (Call an RRT if patient unstable)
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