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audie

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Which is the rationale for ensuring the irrigation of blood products and ensuring that they are cytomegalovirus (CMV)negative prior to administering a blood transfusion for a pediatric client diagnosed with severe combined immune deficiency (SCID)?
 
  1. Transfusion reaction from lymphocytes and platelets in the donor blood.
  2. Transfusion reaction and infection from lymphocytes in the donor blood.
  3. Infection and graft-versus-host disease from lymphocytes in the donor blood.
  4. Infection and graft-versus-host disease from erythrocytes in the donor blood.

Question 2

Which is the priority nursing action when providing care to a pediatric client who has documented allergies to cow's milk, peanuts, and latex?
 
  1. Evaluating the hospital room for equipment containing latex
  2. Ordering an EpiPen for the child
  3. Notifying dietary of the milk and peanut allergy
  4. Placing a sign on the door which identifies all allergies


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Answer to Question 1

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Explanation:
1. Lymphocytes in the donor blood are responsible for infection and graft-versus-host disease.
2. Lymphocytes in the donor blood are responsible for infection and graft-versus-host disease.
3. Lymphocytes in the donor blood are responsible for infection and graft-versus-host disease.
4. Lymphocytes in the donor blood are responsible for infection and graft-versus-host disease.

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation:
1. This is appropriate as latex allergies can be life threatening. Many pieces of medical equipment may contain latex.
2. Nurses do not prescribe or dispense medication, so this is inappropriate.
3. This action should be taken but is not the priority.
4. Depending on hospital policy, there may be some sign to indicate allergies, but this is not the priority.



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