A Postoperative Patient Receiving a Transfusion of Packed Red Blood

question 5

Multiple Choice

A postoperative patient receiving a transfusion of packed red blood cells develops chills,fever,headache,and anxiety 35 minutes after the transfusion is started. After stopping the transfusion,what action should the nurse take?

• A)Give the PRN diphenhydramine .
• B)Send a urine specimen to the laboratory.
• C)Administer PRN acetaminophen (Tylenol).
• D)Draw blood for a new type and crossmatch.

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Definitions:

Needle Gauge

A measurement of the diameter of a needle, with higher gauge numbers indicating thinner needles.

Diameter

A straight line passing from side to side through the center of a body or figure, especially a circle or sphere, representing its widest part.

Viral Diseases

Conditions caused by viruses, such as the flu, HIV, and COVID-19.

Needlestick Injuries

Accidental puncture wounds typically caused by needles, often a concern in healthcare settings due to the risk of transmitting infections.