The nurse is caring for a patient undergoing plasmapheresis. The nurse should assess the patient for which clinical manifestation?
a. Shortness of breath
b. High blood pressure
c. Transfusion reaction
d. Numbness and tingling
ANS: D
Numbness and tingling may occur as the result of the hypocalcemia caused by the citrate used to prevent coagulation. The other clinical manifestations are not associated with plasmapheresis.
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