A patient receiving a unit of whole blood begins to complain of "feeling funny" and having chills. The nurse assesses that the patient has dyspnea, hypotension, and tachycardia. Which blood transfusion reaction should the nurse suspect?
a. Febrile
b. Circulatory overload
c. Hemolytic
d. Allergic
ANS: C
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a. Macaroni and cheese b. Beef taco with refried beans c. Peanut butter and jelly sandwich d. Bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich
A client may be prescribed alendronate for any of the following reasons, except:
a. postmenopausal bone thinning. c. estrogen replacement. b. postmenopausal osteoporosis. d. Paget's disease.
A pregnant client suspected of drug abuse is admitted to the emergency department. The nurse plans to teach the client about which complications associated with drug use during pregnancy?
1. Preterm birth 2. Low birth weight 3. Birth defects 4. Allergies to narcotics 5. Increased labor
Two nursing assistants should transfer a patient who is weak and disoriented.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)