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james0929

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The nurse is administering a blood transfusion to an older adult for hypovolemic shock. During the transfusion, which nursing intervention would be the most important?
 
  a. Prevention of infection
  b. Balanced nutritional diet with sodium reduction
  c. Cardiopulmonary function assessment
  d. Monitoring of hemoglobin and hematocrit levels

Question 2

Based on Maslow's hierarchy of needs, when prioritizing a patient's plan of care, what would be the nurse's first priority?
 
  A) Allowing the family to see a newly admitted patient
  B) Ambulating the patient in the hallway
  C) Administering pain medication
  D) Teaching the patient to self-administer insulin


jgranad15

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

C
Administer blood products with caution because older adults are at increased risk of developing congestive heart failure. Careful assessment of cardiopulmonary function and intake and output is essential.

Answer to Question 2

C


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