Asked by Jamie Illasarie on May 26, 2024
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A patient has an acute intravascular hemolytic reaction to a blood transfusion. After discontinuing the blood transfusion, which is the nurse's next action?
A) Discontinue the IV catheter.
B) Return the blood to the blood bank.
C) Run normal saline through the existing tubing.
D) Start normal saline at TKO rate using new tubing.
Intravascular Hemolytic Reaction
A medical condition where red blood cells are destroyed within the blood vessels, often due to an incompatible blood transfusion.
Blood Transfusion
The process of transferring blood or blood components from one person (donor) into the bloodstream of another person (recipient).
Normal Saline
A sterile solution of sodium chloride in water, commonly used as an intravenous infusion to hydrate patients or as a cleansing agent.
- Perform and manage intravenous therapy, including discontinuation and monitoring for complications.
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Nur Ain BalqisMay 27, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The nurse should first attach new tubing and begin running in normal saline at a rate to keep the vein open, in case any medications need to be delivered through an IV site. The existing tubing should not be used because that would infuse the blood in the tubing into the patient. It is necessary to preserve the IV catheter in place for IV access to treat the patient. After the patient has been assessed and stabilized, the blood can be returned to the blood bank.
Learning Objectives
- Perform and manage intravenous therapy, including discontinuation and monitoring for complications.