The nurse would be most concerned about administering which blood product to a client?
1. Fresh frozen plasma
2. Albumin
3. Whole blood
4. Packed red cells
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Whole blood carries the greatest risk for clients.
Rationale 2: Whole blood carries the greatest risk for clients.
Rationale 3: The administration of whole blood is uncommon due to potential adverse reactions and the small possibility of transmitting infectious disease.
Rationale 4: Whole blood carries the greatest risk for clients.
Global Rationale: The administration of whole blood is uncommon due to potential adverse reactions and the small possibility of transmitting infectious disease. The other transfusions would not be concerning to the nurse.
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