A Patient Is Ordered to Receive a Transfusion of Fresh

question 27

Multiple Choice

A patient is ordered to receive a transfusion of fresh frozen plasma (FFP) .The nurse plans her care based on the knowledge that this will:

• A)Rehydrate cells.
• B)Replace intravascular volume.
• C)Dehydrate cells.
• D)Cause fluid to shift out of the intravascular space.

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Definitions:

Neutrophils

A type of white blood cell that plays a key role in the immune system by engulfing and destroying pathogens.

Bacterial Infections

Infections caused by bacteria, which can affect almost any area of the human body.

Connective Tissue

A type of tissue found throughout the body, providing support, binding together, and protecting organs and other tissues.

Lymphocyte

A type of white blood cell that plays a significant role in the immune response by recognizing and fighting infection and disease.