What issues will you address with V.M. before discharge?
What will be an ideal response?
• Fluid overload can be prevented by administering each unit of blood over 3 to 4 hours; instruct
him to inform the physician or nurse to infuse his blood over a longer period.
• He will need to plan his clinic visits to accommodate the expanded hours of RBC administration.
• Teach him the symptoms of fluid overload and reinforce that he should seek medical attention at
the first sign of fluid overload.
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