A Critically Ill Child on a Ventilator Is Mildly Anemic

question 23

Multiple Choice

A critically ill child on a ventilator is mildly anemic.Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?

• A) Decrease the administration rate of the IV fluids.
• B) Draw minimal amounts of blood for laboratory tests.
• C) Have parents sign consent for blood transfusions.
• D) Monitor the child's hemoglobin levels daily.

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Definitions:

Sediment

Grains and other fragments that originate from the weathering and transport of rocks, and the unconsolidated deposits that result from the deposition of this material.

Transported

Refers to materials that have been moved from their original location to a new place by natural processes such as erosion or glaciation.

Metamorphic Rock

A type of rock formed through the alteration of pre-existing rocks in response to high heat, pressure, and chemically active fluids.

Deposition

The process by which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass, often through the action of wind, ice, and water.