Author Question: A client, receiving a transfusion of packed red blood cells, asks the nurse why it is needed since ... (Read 125 times)

evelyn o bentley · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A client, receiving a transfusion of packed red blood cells, asks the nurse why it is needed since she knows the body makes new blood. Which of the following should the nurse respond to this client?

1. It will take 30 days for you body to make the new blood cells.
2. Your body will make the new blood cells in about 60 days.
3. It takes at least 3 months for your body to make enough blood cells to replace what you have lost.
4. Red blood cells last about 120 days. Your body needs to have a constant supply to replace them.

Question 2

A client is relocating to a facility that will provide personal care services, 24-hour supervision, social activities, and health care services. The nurse realizes the client is relocating to:

1. adult day care.
2. long-term care
3. hospice.
4. assisted living.

amanda_14 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Red blood cells have a life span of about 120 days. Abnormal red blood cells have a shorter life span and are lysed and extracted from the circulation. The nurse should explain that since red blood cells live 120 days, the body needs a constant supply. The transfusion will provide the cells until the body makes new ones.

Answer to Question 2

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Assisted living facilities provide personal care services, 24-hour supervision, social activities, and health care services. Adult day care facilities provide health, social, and recreational services to adults who require supervision and care while their family members are otherwise engaged with work responsibilities. Long-term care is an extended assistance for the chronically ill, mentally ill, or disabled with a focus on assistance with carrying out basic activities of daily living that may be provided in private homes or public facilities. Hospice includes palliative and end-of-life care for clients and their families.