A transfusion in which the donor is the patient is known as an ...

[kwoodring]

A transfusion in which the donor is the patient is known as an ______________ transfusion or autotransfusion.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

In teaching a patient with a new eye prosthesis on how to care for his eye, the nurse informs the patient that: (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. the artificial eye should be checked at least twice a year.
  b. the artificial eye should be cleansed daily using an alcohol product.
  c. an artificial eye usually is replaced every 5 years.
  d. if the prosthesis is not to be reinserted, it should be wrapped in a dry sterile towel.

[Ksanderson1296]

Answer to Question 1

autologous
In autologous transfusion, or autotransfusion, the donor is the patient.

Answer to Question 2

A, C
Patients are instructed to have the artificial eye checked and polished at least twice a year to avoid unnecessary discomfort to the patient as a result of protein deposits or scratches on the surface of the artificial eye. An artificial eye usually is replaced every 5 years.

[kwoodring]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[parker125]

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