Practice Question
The nurse is caring for a client with suspected anaphylactoid syndrome of pregnancy. Which provider order should the nurse anticipate?
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Correct Answer:
Blood transfusion of packed red blood cells and platelets
Rationale:
🔴 Anaphylactoid syndrome causes massive DIC, requiring immediate blood component replacement.
🔴 RBCs restore oxygen-carrying capacity lost through hemorrhage.
🔴 Platelets correct consumptive coagulopathy, improving survival.
🔴 It is a life-threatening emergency requiring aggressive resuscitation.
🔴 Transfusion is the priority intervention recommended by obstetric emergency protocols.
Oxygen 6–7 L via nasal cannula
🔴 Oxygen is supportive but not definitive.
🔴Does not treat severe coagulopathy.
Discharge home
🔴Condition is fatal if untreated.
🔴 Requires ICU-level care.
Maintain urinary output 15 mL/hr
🔴Kidney monitoring is important but NOT the priority.
🔴Does not stabilize the underlying crisis.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: General Exams
- Domain: 🤱🏼Maternity & Newborn Care
- Answer Choices: 4