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2. During a blood transfusion, the patient begins to have chills and back pain. What is the nurse's priority action?
 
  a. Observe for other symptoms.
  b. Slow the infusion rate of the blood.
  c. Discontinue the infusion immediately, and notify the prescriber.
  d. Tell the patient that these symptoms are a normal reaction to the blood product.

Question 2

When assessing a patient who is receiving a
 
  loop diuretic, the nurse looks for the manifestations of potassium deficiency, which would include what symptoms? (Select all that apply.)
  a. Dyspnea
  b. Constipation
  c. Tinnitus
  d. Muscle weakness
  e. Anorexia
  f. Lethargy


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joewallace

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D, E, F


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

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