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A client has a gastrointestinal hemorrhage and is prescribed two units of packed red blood cells. What actions should the nurse perform prior to hanging the blood? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Ask a second nurse to double-check the blood.
  b. Prime the IV tubing with normal saline.
  c. Prime the IV tubing with dextrose in water.
  d. Take and record a set of vital signs.
  e. Teach the client about reaction manifestations.

Question 2

The student nurse studying stomach disorders learns that the risk factors for acute gastritis include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Alcohol
  b. Caffeine
  c. Corticosteroids
  d. Fruit juice
  e. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, D, E
Prior to starting a blood transfusion, the nurse asks another nurse to double-check the blood (and client identity), primes the IV tubing with normal saline, takes and records a baseline set of vital signs, and teaches the client about manifestations to report. The IV tubing is not primed with dextrose in water.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, E
Risk factors for acute gastritis include alcohol, caffeine, corticosteroids, and chronic NSAID use. Fruit juice is not a risk factor, although in some people it does cause distress.





 

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