What Nursing Action Is Indicated When a Child Receiving a Unit

question 11

Multiple Choice

What nursing action is indicated when a child receiving a unit of packed red blood cells complains of chills,headache,and nausea?

• A) Continue the infusion and take the child's vital signs.
• B) Stop the infusion immediately and notify the physician.
• C) Slow the infusion and assess for cessation of symptoms.
• D) Start a dextrose solution and stay with the child.

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Definitions:

Femoral Artery

A major blood vessel in the thigh that supplies blood to the lower limb.

Inferior Vena Cava

The largest vein in the human body, carrying deoxygenated blood from the lower half of the body back to the heart.

Radial Vein

A vein that runs along the radial side of the forearm and drains blood from the hand and forearm.

Renal Vein

A blood vessel that carries filtered blood away from the kidney and toward the inferior vena cava.