An 82-year-old client with anemia is requested to receive 2 units of whole blood. Which assessment finding causes the nurse to discontinue the transfusion because it is unsafe for the client? Select all that apply.
A. Capillary refill less than 3 seconds
B. Decreased pallor
C. Flattened superficial veins
D. Hypertension
E. Hypotension
F. Rapid, bounding pulse
Answer:
D. Hypertension
E. Hypotension
F. Rapid, bounding pulse
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