Author Question: A transfusion in which the donor is the patient is known as an ______________ transfusion or ... (Read 68 times)

kwoodring · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

A transfusion in which the donor is the patient is known as an ______________ transfusion or autotransfusion.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

In teaching a patient with a new eye prosthesis on how to care for his eye, the nurse informs the patient that: (Select all that apply.)

a. the artificial eye should be checked at least twice a year.
b. the artificial eye should be cleansed daily using an alcohol product.
c. an artificial eye usually is replaced every 5 years.
d. if the prosthesis is not to be reinserted, it should be wrapped in a dry sterile towel.

Ksanderson1296 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

autologous
In autologous transfusion, or autotransfusion, the donor is the patient.

Answer to Question 2

A, C
Patients are instructed to have the artificial eye checked and polished at least twice a year to avoid unnecessary discomfort to the patient as a result of protein deposits or scratches on the surface of the artificial eye. An artificial eye usually is replaced every 5 years.