A pediatric intensive care nurse understands that which of the following are complications of apheresis procedures? (Select all that apply.)
A.
Air embolism
B.
Bleeding
C.
Hypercalcemia
D.
Hyperthermia
E.
Hypotension
ANS: A, B, E
Complications of apheresis procedures include air embolism, bleeding, hypocalcemia, hypothermia, hypotension, transfusion reaction, thrombosis, and infection.
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