Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing chills and back pain during a blood transfusion. What should be the nurse's priority action?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Stop the transfusion.
Rationale:
✔️ Chills and back pain during a blood transfusion suggest an acute hemolytic reaction, a life-threatening emergency.
✔️ The nurse must immediately stop the transfusion to prevent further exposure to incompatible blood.
✔️ Notifying the provider and covering the client follow after stopping the transfusion.
✔️ Prompt action reduces risk of shock, renal failure, or death.
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This question is from RN ATI MedSurg Exam III which contains 67 questions.
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
A. Stop the infusion of blood.
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Answer Choices:
A. Periorbital edema.
B. Excessive salivation.
C. Finger contractures.
D. Thinning of the skin.
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI MedSurg
- Answer Choices: 4