The nurse is monitoring vital signs on a client receiving a blood transfusion. If a transfusion febrile reaction occurs, the client experiences chills and fever, usually within:
1. 3 hours.
2. 2 hours.
3. 60 minutes.
4. 15 minutes.
Answer: 4
1. In a febrile transfusion reaction, the client's antibodies react to the donor's white blood cells, causing fever and chills, usually within 15 minutes.
2. In a febrile transfusion reaction, the client's antibodies react to the donor's white blood cells, causing fever and chills, usually within 15 minutes.
3. In a febrile transfusion reaction, the client's antibodies react to the donor's white blood cells, causing fever and chills, usually within 15 minutes.
4. In a febrile transfusion reaction, the client's antibodies react to the donor's white blood cells, causing fever and chills, usually within 15 minutes.
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