The Patient Is to Receive 2 Units of Packed RBCs

question 26

Multiple Choice

The patient is to receive 2 units of packed RBCs.Before administering the blood,the nurse needs to: (Select all that apply.)

• A) Insert an 18-gauge IV cannula
• B) Have patient complete a consent form
• C) Obtain pretransfusion vital signs
• D) Notify physician for a temperature of 37º C

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Definitions:

Microtubules

Cylindrical structures that are part of the cytoskeleton in all eukaryotic cells, involved in cellular movement, shape, and division.

Nuclear Envelope

A double-membrane structure that encases the nucleus of eukaryotic cells, providing a barrier that separates the nuclear contents from the cytoplasm.

Early Prophase

The initial stage of cell division, specifically in mitosis, where chromosomes start to condense and become visible, the nuclear envelope begins to dissociate, and the mitotic spindle starts to form.

Accompanying Figure

A visual aid (such as a chart, graph, or image) that is provided alongside a piece of text to help explain or illustrate the content.