A client receiving a blood transfusion begins to complain of ...

[j.rubin]

A client receiving a blood transfusion begins to complain of dyspnea, chest pain, and an itching sensation on the skin. Which of the following actions should you take?
 
  1. Sit the client up and help scratch the skin.
  2. Administer nitroglycerin and oxygen.
  3. Stop the transfusion and notify the physician.
  4. Add normal saline to the unit of blood and continue the transfusion.

Question 2

A new nurse orienting to the unit is preparing to assist with obtaining data for a screening tool to determine whether a client is addicted to methamphetamine. Based upon your knowledge, which of the following tools will be used?
 
  1. B-DAST
   2. CAGE questionnaire
   3. MAST
   4. CIWA-ar

[joshraies]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 3

Answer to Question 2

1. B-DAST

Rationale:
The B-DAST (Brief Drug Abuse Screening Test) is used to assess for addiction to substances other than alcohol. The CAGE questionnaire, MAST (Michigan Alcohol Screening Test), and CIWA-ar (Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment of Alcohol Revised) are all used to assess for alcohol-related problems.

[j.rubin]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[Sarahjh]

Excellent