Asked by Valeria Ordoñez on Jun 10, 2024
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The nurse has initiated a blood transfusion on a preschool child. The child begins to exhibit signs of a transfusion reaction. Place in order the interventions the nurse should implement sequencing from the highest priority to the lowest. Provide the answer using lowercase letters separated by commas (e.g., a, b, c, d).
A) Take the vital signs.
B) Stop the transfusion.
C) Notify the practitioner.
D) Maintain a patent IV line with normal saline.
Blood Transfusion
The process of transferring blood or blood components from one person (donor) into another person’s bloodstream (recipient).
Transfusion Reaction
An adverse response that occurs in a patient receiving a blood transfusion, due to incompatibility or other factors.
- Learn the recognition and appropriate response to transfusion-related reactions and complications.
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Keanna KellyJun 17, 2024
Final Answer :
B, A, D, C
If a blood transfusion reaction of any type is suspected, stop the transfusion, take vital signs, maintain a patent IV line with normal saline and new tubing, notify the practitioner, and do not restart the transfusion until the child's condition has been medically evaluated.
If a blood transfusion reaction of any type is suspected, stop the transfusion, take vital signs, maintain a patent IV line with normal saline and new tubing, notify the practitioner, and do not restart the transfusion until the child's condition has been medically evaluated.
Learning Objectives
- Learn the recognition and appropriate response to transfusion-related reactions and complications.