A client is prescribed a transfusion of fresh frozen plasma (FFP). The nurse plans care based on the knowledge that the transfusion will complete which process?
1. Replace multifactor deficiency states
2. Rehydrate cells
3. Dehydrate cells
4. Cause fluid to shift out of the intravascular space
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Transfusing FFP will replace multifactor deficiency states when specific factors are not available.
Rationale 2: Plasma is a component of extracellular fluid in the vascular space.
Rationale 3: FFP will not dehydrate cells.
Rationale 4: Transfusing FFP will not cause fluid to shift out of the intravascular space.
Global Rationale: Transfusing FFP will replace multifactor deficiency states when specific factors are not available. Plasma is a component of extracellular fluid in the vascular space. FFP will not dehydrate cells. Transfusing FFP will not cause fluid to shift out of the intravascular space.
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