A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client who received 2 units of packed RBCs.

Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse expect following the transfusion?

When updating protocols for the use of belt restraints, the nurse manager should include the following guideline:

A) Document the client’s condition every 15 min

Frequent documentation of the client's condition and the need for restraint is essential to monitor their well-being and ensure that restraints are used only when necessary. The other options are not recommended:

B) Requesting a PRN restraint prescription for clients who are aggressive is not appropriate because restraints should only be used when there is an immediate risk to the patient or others, and obtaining a PRN prescription for restraints is generally not standard practice.

C) Attaching the restraint to the bed's side rails is not recommended because restraints should be used as a last resort, and there are specific guidelines for restraint application to ensure patient safety.

D) Removing the client's restraint every is not appropriate either. Restraints should only be removed when the client's condition improves, and alternatives to restraint have been explored, or when it's deemed necessary for the patient's safety and well-being following established protocols and guidelines. The option seems incomplete and does not specify the appropriate time frame for removal.

The correct answer is choice C. “Perform chest percussion and postural drainage at least twice daily.” This is because chest percussion and postural drainage are airway clearance techniques that help remove thick mucus from the lungs of children who have cystic fibrosis. This can prevent respiratory infections and improve lung function.

Choice A is wrong because a bronchodilator should be administered before airway clearance therapy, not after. A bronchodilator helps open up the airways and make it easier to cough up mucus.

Choice B is wrong because pancreatic enzymes should be administered with meals and snacks, not on an empty stomach.

Pancreatic enzymes help digest fats, proteins, and carbohydrates in children who have cystic fibrosis. This can prevent malnutrition and growth failure.

Choice D is wrong because there is no need to restrict gluten intake for children who have cystic fibrosis, unless they also have celiac disease.

Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye that can cause intestinal damage in people who have celiac disease. Cystic fibrosis does not affect the ability to tolerate gluten.