There has been serious hemorrhaging resulting in a client ...

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There has been serious hemorrhaging resulting in a client experiencing a fluid and electrolyte imbalance. The nurse should:
 
  A. Initiate IV therapy
  B. Order blood for transfusions
  C. Remove and reapply any dressings
  D. Monitor vital signs every 15 minutes

Question 2

MC A blood transfusion is started at ____ macrodrops per minute.
 
  A. 10
  B. 20
  C. 30
  D. 60

[laurnthompson]

Answer to Question 1

D
D. The nurse should monitor vital signs every 5 to 15 minutes (apical, distal rate, blood pressure).
A. IV therapy requires a provider's order.
B. Blood transfusions require a provider's order.
C. Reinforce dressing with tape as needed to prevent seepage. If dressing is saturated, replace only top layers so as not to disturb any clot formation at the wound site.

Answer to Question 2

B

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