What should the nurse include to assess for in the plan of care for a patient undergoing plasmapheresis?
a. Hypotension
b. Hypersensitivity
c. Urticaria
d. Flank pain
ANS: A
Hypotension occurs during plasmapheresis because of transient volume changes in the blood.
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