A patient informs you that she is having angina. You should
A. have her stop activity and assume a comfortable position.
B. monitor for bleeding and document your findings.
C. take the vital signs, then give her a drink of ice water.
D. administer oxygen, then go for the nurse immediately.
Answer: A
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1. Stay with the client and closely observe him for the first 5 to 10 minutes of the transfusion. 2. Assign the UAP to sit with the client for 15 minutes. 3. Advise the client to notify the nurse if he experiences any chilling, nausea, flushing, or rapid heart rate. 4. Return to the room and take a set of vital signs in 15 minutes.
Why are you concerned about the weakness in T.A.'s legs?
What will be an ideal response?