While a Patient with Severe Acquired Thrombocytopenia Is Receiving Platelet

question 20

Multiple Choice

While a patient with severe acquired thrombocytopenia is receiving platelet transfusions,the nurse recognizes that a platelet transfusion reaction may be present when the patient experiences which of the following signs?

• A) Flushing,itching,and urticaria
• B) Sudden onset of chills and fever
• C) Urticaria,wheezing,and hypotension
• D) Tachycardia,tachypnea,and hemoglobinuria

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Definitions:

Donor Cell

A cell that provides genetic material to another through processes such as transplantation, transfusion, or genetic engineering.

Totipotency

The ability of a single cell to develop into a complete organism, possessing all necessary cell types.

Mosaic Development

A pattern of development in which each cell of the embryo contributes to a specific part of the adult organism's body, with limited capability for regeneration or replacement by other cells.

Gene Amplification

An increase in the number of copies of a specific gene, often resulting in enhanced expression of the gene product.