The Nurse Is Planning to Transfuse a Patient with a Unit

question 5

Multiple Choice

The nurse is planning to transfuse a patient with a unit of packed red blood cells (PRBCs) .
Which is the only solution with which PRBCs can be administered?

• A)5% dextrose in water
• B)0.9% sodium chloride
• C)5% dextrose in 0.9% sodium chloride
• D)5% dextrose in lactated Ringer's solution

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Definitions:

Centrioles

Cylindrical organelles near the nucleus in animal cells, involved in the development of spindle fibers in cell division.

Chromatin

The complex of DNA and proteins that forms chromosomes within the nucleus of eukaryotic cells, serving to package DNA into a smaller volume to fit in the cell and control gene expression.

Nucleolus

A structure located within the cell nucleus, primarily involved in the synthesis and assembly of ribosomes, essential components for protein production.

Nuclear Envelope

The double-membrane structure that encloses the nucleus of a eukaryotic cell, separating the nucleus from the cytoplasm and containing nuclear pores for transport.