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danielfitts88

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The nurse arrives at the bedside of a patient who has had a unit of packed cells infusing in his right arm for 35 minutes. He is complaining of chills, itching, and shortness of breath. The next action for the nurse would be to
 
  a. leave and get help.
  b. take the patient's temperature.
  c. give him his nose spray.
  d. stop the transfusion and IV administer saline.

Question 2

The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet has been recommended to a 58-year-old woman with a recent diagnosis of primary hypertension. What dietary component will the woman consume most if she adheres to this diet?
 
  A) Grains and grain products
  B) Fruits
  C) Vegetables
  D) Low-fat dairy products


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Mild transfusion reactions signs and symptoms include dermatitis, diarrhea, fever, chills, urticaria, cough, and orthopnea. Treatment includes stopping the transfusion and administering saline.

Answer to Question 2

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danielfitts88

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM

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