A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is to receive a transfusion of packed red blood cells (PRBCs). Which of the following solutions should be administered with PRBCs?

Choice A: This is incorrect because positioning the bedside table close to the client can help them reach their personal items and reduce the need to get out of bed.

Choice B: This is incorrect because keeping the client's bed in the low position can prevent injuries in case of a fall and make it easier for the client to get in and out of bed.

Choice C: This is incorrect because attaching the call light to the side rail of the client's bed can ensure that the client can access it easily and call for assistance when needed.

Choice D: This is correct because instructing the client to wear their own socks to the bathroom can increase the risk of slipping and falling. The client should wear non-skid footwear or slippers when walking.

Choice A reason: HbA1c or glycated hemoglobin is a measure of average blood glucose levels over the past 2 to 3 months. A lower HbA1c indicates better glycemic control and a lower risk of diabetes complications. The target HbA1c for most people with diabetes mellitus is less than 7%.

Choice B reason: HbA1c 12.5% is very high and indicates poor glycemic control and a high risk of diabetes complications, such as retinopathy, nephropathy, or neuropathy.

Choice C reason: Fasting blood glucose 100 mg/dL is within the normal range of 70 to 99 mg/dL and indicates normal glucose metabolism, but it does not reflect the long-term control of blood glucose levels over the past 3 months.

Choice D reason: Fasting blood glucose 70 mg/dL is at the lower end of the normal range and may indicate hypoglycemia or low blood glucose levels, which can cause symptoms such as sweating, trembling, hunger, or confusion.