You are caring for a client who was admitted 14 hours ago following a motorcycle accident. The client has received 20 units of blood due to massive hemorrhage. You understand that you need to assess this client for: Select all that apply
1. Elevated blood ammonia titers.
2. Coagulation imbalances.
3. Hypocalcemia.
4. Acid–base imbalance.
5. Hyperkalemia.
1. Elevated blood ammonia titers.
2. Coagulation imbalances.
3. Hypocalcemia.
4. Acid–base imbalance.
5. Hyperkalemia.
Rationale: Elevated blood ammonia titers. Clients who have repeated exposure to blood products and the preservatives used to store blood products have an increased risk of developing elevated blood ammonia titers. Coagulation imbalances. Clients who have repeated exposure to blood products and the preservatives used to store blood products have an increased risk of developing coagulation imbalances. Hypocalcemia. Clients who have repeated exposure to blood products and the preservatives used to store blood products have an increased risk of developing hypocalcemia. Acid–base imbalance. Clients who have repeated exposure to blood products and the preservatives used to store blood products have an increased risk of developing acid–base imbalance. Hyperkalemia. Clients who have repeated exposure to blood products and the preservatives used to store blood products have an increased risk of developing hyperkalemia.
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