The Nurse Is Preparing to Transfuse a Third Unit of Red

question 30

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to transfuse a third unit of red blood cells to a client.Which laboratory result is the nurse most concerned about?

• A) Fibrinogen level less than 100 mg/dL
• B) Hematocrit of 30%
• C) Potassium level of 5.5 mg/dL
• D) Serum ferritin level of 250 ng/mL

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