A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving a unit of packed RBCs. Vital Signs
0800:
Blood pressure 112/64 mm Hg
Heart rate 80/min
Respiratory rate 18/min
Temperature 37.1° C (98.8" F
Oxygen saturation 97% on room air
08151
Blood pressure 106/54 mm Hg Heart rate 100/min
Respiratory rate 22/min Temperature 37° C (98,6°F)
Oxygen saturation 95% on room air
Complete the following sentence by using the lists of options.
The client has manifestations of an , as evidenced by the
The Correct Answer is {"dropdown-group-1":"A","dropdown-group-2":"A"}
Allergic reaction: The client is at risk of blood transfusion reaction as evidenced by an increase in respiratory rate to 22 and the increase in heart rate from 88 to 100.
Itching: itching is an immediate symptom of type 1 hypersensitivity reaction that are common with blood transfusion.
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A: Correct. Applying thromboembolic stockings (compression stockings) to the client's legs is a task that can be safely delegated to assistive personnel. The nurse should provide clear instructions on how to apply them properly.
B: Incorrect. Monitoring the circulation in all four extremities requires clinical judgment and skilled assessment, and it should not be delegated to assistive personnel.
C: Incorrect. Recording the condition of the client's skin requires observation and assessment, which should not be delegated to assistive personnel.
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. The reduced muscle tone had relaxed the law muscles CORRECT
Prior to death, decreased muscle tone causes jaw muscles to relax resulting in an open mouth.
B. "That happens when a person gets close to death INCORRECT
This automatic response is nontherapeutic and does not address the family member's question
C. "I can apply a chin strap to help hold the mouth closed INCORRECT
Applying a chin strap is a postmortem action that the nurse can take to keep the mouth closed
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