The nurse is caring for an 82-year-old client with a history of coronary artery disease. ML. and CHF. The client is to receive 2 units of packed red blood cells for acute blood loss from a Grbleed. What would be the nursing priorities for blood administration of this client?
(Select All that Apply)
Administer each unit of blood over 34 hour
Anticipate an order for acetaminophen
Anticipate an order for furosemide administration
Assess for signs and symptoms of fluid overload
Anticipate administration of FFP for the next transfusion
Correct Answer : A,C,D
A. Administer each unit of blood over 3–4 hours
Older clients with CHF cannot tolerate rapid fluid shifts. Blood should be administered slowly (over 3–4 hours per unit) to prevent fluid overload.
B. Anticipate an order for acetaminophen
Acetaminophen is not routinely given before blood transfusions unless the client has a history of febrile reactions.
C. Anticipate an order for furosemide administration
Loop diuretics like furosemide may be ordered between units to prevent fluid overload in CHF patients.
D. Assess for signs and symptoms of fluid overload
CHF patients are at high risk for fluid overload, leading to dyspnea, crackles, and increased BP.
E. Anticipate administration of fresh frozen plasma (FFP) for the next transfusion
FFP is given for coagulation disorders, not for treating anemia in a GI bleed.
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Correct Answer is ["C","E","F"]
Explanation
A. The correct rate is 6 mL/hr
The correct calculation should be verified.
B. After contacting the prescriber, Nurse A should anticipate an order for IV Vitamin K
Protamine sulfate, not vitamin K, is the antidote for heparin.
C. The nurses will complete an event report due to the medication error
A medication error must be reported.
D. Nurse A will document about the event report in the patient’s EMR
Incident reports are internal documents and should not be documented in the EMR.
E. The patient has received a dose of heparin over the prescribed amount
Due to the increased concentration, the patient received more heparin than intended.
F. The patient has received 3200 units of heparin from 1700-1900.
This calculation confirms overdosing.
Correct Answer is ["31"]
Explanation
Flow rate=(Total volume×Drop factor​)÷ Time in minutes
= (250×15)÷120
= 31.25
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