Practice Question
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving a unit of packed red blood cells. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of acute hemoly reaction?
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Correct Answer:
Client report of low back pain .
Rationale:
🟠Acute hemolytic reaction is a serious transfusion reaction caused by incompatible blood, leading to rapid red blood cell destruction.
🟠Low back pain occurs due to hemoglobin breakdown products irritating the kidneys and causing renal inflammation.
🟠This reaction is often accompanied by fever, chills, and hypotension, requiring immediate discontinuation of the transfusion.
🟠Recognizing early symptoms is critical to prevent acute kidney injury and other life-threatening complications.
🟠The nurse must stop the transfusion immediately and follow the emergency transfusion reaction protocol.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pharmacology
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