A client with chronic anemia is admitted for the administration ...

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A client with chronic anemia is admitted for the administration of blood. What would the nurse expect the physician to order?
 
  A) Whole blood
  B) Packed cells
  C) White blood cells
  D) Platelets
  E) D5W 1000 mL

Question 2

The chemotherapy client has been admitted for thrombocytopenia. Which blood product will the nurse anticipate administering?
 
  A) Platelets
  B) Fresh frozen plasma
  C) Whole blood
  D) Packed cells
  E) White blood cells

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Feedback:
Packed cells are especially useful in the treatment of chronic anemia.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Feedback:
One common indication for platelet transfusion is thrombocytopenia following chemotherapy.

[scienceeasy]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[cici]

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