Considering the previous data, what blood products will most likely be given to C.O.?
What will be an ideal response?
The patient will likely receive transfusions of red cells and platelets. These blood products will be
leukocyte reduced and irradiated. These processes will kill any donor WBCs that might engraft in the
patient marrow and cause a graft-versus-host disease, which would be fatal to the patient.
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Convert 2.6 centimeters to an equivalent length in millimeters
1. 260 mm 2. 26 mm 3. 0.26 mm 4. 0.026 mm
When evaluating the effectiveness of new or revised therapies for pain relief, the nurse should:
a. observe the patient performing activities of daily living. b. observe the patient's facial expressions. c. frequently assess subjective data. d. perform evaluation of outcome goals.
What would you expect to see in a patient who is an abuser of narcotics?
1. An outward show of happiness 2. A complete downward spiral in behavior 3. "Hyper" behavior 4. Constipation
A patient's nasogastric tube needs to be irrigated. Which action does the nurse implement first to prevent complications?
a. Introduces 30 mL of sterile fluid b. Verifies the placement of the tube c. Aspirates gastric contents d. Positions the patient on the left side