Danny Is Undergoing a Health Assessment

question 74

Multiple Choice

Danny is undergoing a health assessment. What should the clinician do that would most likely result in an accurate assessment of Danny's weight?

• A) Ask Danny how much he weighs.
• B) Use a scale that is calibrated and checked for accuracy.
• C) Measure Danny's weight three times and take an average of the measurements.
• D) Use a bathroom scale to weigh Danny.

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Definitions:

Transfusion Therapy

The process of transferring blood or blood components from one person to another to replace lost components, such as red blood cells.

Plasma Products

Blood products derived from the liquid portion of blood (plasma) used in medical treatments, such as clotting factors.

Whole Blood

Blood with all its components (red blood cells, white blood cells, plasma, and platelets) intact.

Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction

An adverse response following a blood transfusion, where the recipient's immune system destroys the transfused red blood cells, leading to potentially severe complications.