MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

NEUROLOGY

SURGERY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A client receiving a unit of packed red blood cells (PRBCs) has been prescribed morphine 1 mg intravenously now for pain. What is the best method for the nurse to administer the morphine?
A
Disconnect the blood tubing, flush with normal saline, and administer morphine.
B
Administer the morphine into the closest tubing port to the client for fast delivery.
C
Add the morphine to the blood to be slowly administered.
D
Inject the morphine into a distal port on the blood tubing.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The client is to receive a unit of packed red blood cells. What is the nurse’s first action? Verify that the client has signed a written consent form. Albumin is important for the maintenance of fluid balance within the vascular system.

Detailed explanation-2: -Whenever blood or a blood product is being administered, the nurse must closely monitor the client for the signs and symptoms of a possible complication. The first thing that the nurse must do when a reaction or a complication is possible is to discontinue the administration of the blood or blood product.

Detailed explanation-3: -The nurse should obtain the client’s vital signs immediately before starting a blood product infusion.

Detailed explanation-4: -An immature cell that can develop into all types of blood cells, including white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. Hematopoietic stem cells are found in the peripheral blood and the bone marrow. Also called blood stem cell.

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