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The nursing instructor is discussing IV fluid overload with the nursing students. Which of the following will the nurse include in her discussion? Select all that apply.
 
  A) The use of packed cells instead of whole blood will decrease the fluid volume delivered to the patient.
  B) A symptom of fluid overload is distended neck veins.
  C) The patient will likely develop a fever in the presence of fluid overload
  D) Fluid overload is more likely in very young children
  E) The infusion rate must be carefully monitored during the administration of blood.

Question 2

The nurse is administering blood to the patient. During the infusion, the patient reports a headache and feeling very tired. Which of the following will the nurse do first?
 
  A) Notify the physician
  B) Notify the blood bank
  C) Check the patient's vital signs
  D) Check the patient's temperature
  E) Stop the infusion



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, B, D, E

Answer to Question 2

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
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