Within 15 minutes after the start of a blood transfusion, the client complains of chills and headache. During frequent vital signs, the nurse begins to see an elevation in the temperature. What condition is the client experiencing?
A) Febrile reaction
B) Allergic reaction
C) Hemolytic reaction
D) Circulatory overload
Ans: A
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When a defendant is arraigned, she demonstrates bizarre behavior, talking to unseen people, failing
to respond to questions asked by the judge, and shouting obscenities during the proceedings. The judge orders an evaluation by a forensic examiner. The information of highest priority the examiner will be asked to provide for the court is a. the defendant's competence to proceed. b. the cause of the defendant's courtroom behavior. c. a reconstruction of the defendant's mental state at the time of the alleged crime. d. a synopsis of the defendant's history, past diagnoses, personality traits, and cognitive abilities.
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1. Outcome 2. Process 3. Structure 4. Continuous quality improvement
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