A client with hemophilia A is being prepared to receive a transfusion of clotting factors and expresses concern about contracting HIV from the transfusion. The best explanation the nurse can provide is:
A)
"That certainly is always a concern. You can refuse the treatment if you prefer."
B)
"The blood that is donated is screened so you should not worry."
C)
"Rigorous screening of donors and treatment of donated blood has significantly reduced the risk."
D)
"You won't be receiving whole blood so you shouldn't worry about HIV contamination."
C
Explanation:
A)
Since 1985 rigorous screening of donors and heat treating of blood products has significantly reduced the risk of HIV transmission. The clotting factors are prepared from fresh frozen plasma, not whole blood. It is best to be honest with the client and acknowledge there is still a risk involved.
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Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
B)
Since 1985 rigorous screening of donors and heat treating of blood products has significantly reduced the risk of HIV transmission. The clotting factors are prepared from fresh frozen plasma, not whole blood. It is best to be honest with the client and acknowledge there is still a risk involved.
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Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
C)
Since 1985 rigorous screening of donors and heat treating of blood products has significantly reduced the risk of HIV transmission. The clotting factors are prepared from fresh frozen plasma, not whole blood. It is best to be honest with the client and acknowledge there is still a risk involved.
Application
Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
D)
Since 1985 rigorous screening of donors and heat treating of blood products has significantly reduced the risk of HIV transmission. The clotting factors are prepared from fresh frozen plasma, not whole blood. It is best to be honest with the client and acknowledge there is still a risk involved.
Application
Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
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