The nurse is monitoring vital signs on a client receiving a blood transfusion. If a transfusion febrile reaction occurs, the client experiences chills and fever usually within:
A)
3 hours.
B)
2 hours.
C)
60 minutes.
D)
15 minutes.
D
Explanation:
A)
In a febrile transfusion reaction, the client's antibodies react to the donor's white blood cells, causing fever and chills usually within 15 minutes.
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Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
B)
In a febrile transfusion reaction, the client's antibodies react to the donor's white blood cells, causing fever and chills usually within 15 minutes.
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Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
C)
In a febrile transfusion reaction, the client's antibodies react to the donor's white blood cells, causing fever and chills usually within 15 minutes.
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Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
D)
In a febrile transfusion reaction, the client's antibodies react to the donor's white blood cells, causing fever and chills usually within 15 minutes.
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Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
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