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lilldybug07

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An older patient is prescribed a blood transfusion of two units packed red blood cells. What should the nurse do when providing the blood to this patient? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Premedicate with an antihistamine.
  2. Administer each unit over 2 to 4 hours.
  3. Provide a diuretic between the two units as prescribed.
  4. Carefully assess the intravenous access site for infiltration.
  5. Monitor vital signs and urine output during the transfusion.

Question 2

What will the nurse most likely assess in an older patient with a vitamin B12 deficiency? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Ataxia
  2. Imbalanced walking
  3. Nausea and vomiting
  4. Cognitive impairment
  5. Peripheral neuropathy



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cassie_ragen

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Answer to Question 1

2,3,4,5
Rationale: An antihistamine is not routine provided to an older patient prior to administering a blood transfusion.

Answer to Question 2

1,2,4,5
Rationale: The signs and symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency include neurologic changes such as ataxia.




lilldybug07

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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