A client is receiving a blood product. What should the nurse ...

[WWatsford]

A client is receiving a blood product. What should the nurse monitor for while the client is receiving this treatment? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
 
  1. Proteinuria
  2. Hematuria
  3. Dyspnea
  4. Pruritus
  5. Hyperglycemia

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving albumin (Albuminar). The nurse anticipates the need to monitor for an excess of what substance?
 
  1. Protein
  2. Sodium
  3. Calcium
  4. Potassium

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2, 3, 4

Rationale 1: Proteinuria is not an adverse reaction caused by blood products.
Rationale 2: Adverse reaction to blood could cause hematuria.
Rationale 3: Administration of blood and blood products could cause allergic reactions. The client should report itching, rash, chills, and difficulty breathing.
Rationale 4: Administration of blood and blood products could cause allergic reactions. The client should report itching, rash, chills, and difficulty breathing.
Rationale 5: Hyperglycemia is not an adverse reaction caused by blood products.

Global Rationale: Administration of blood and blood products could cause allergic reactions. The client report itching, rash, chills, and difficulty breathing. Adverse reaction to blood could cause hematuria. Proteinuria and hyperglycemia are not adverse reactions caused by blood products.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1

Rationale 1: Protein overload can occur if excessive albumin is infused.
Rationale 2: Sodium is incorrect. Protein overload can occur if excessive albumin is infused.
Rationale 3: Calcium is incorrect. Protein overload can occur if excessive albumin is infused.
Rationale 4: Potassium is incorrect. Protein overload can occur if excessive albumin is infused.

Global Rationale: Sodium, calcium and potassium are all incorrect. Protein overload can occur if excessive albumin is infused.

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