Question

A nurse is administering packed red blood cells to a patient with a hemoglobin of 9 g/dL and hematocrit of 32%. The patient becomes agitated, tachypneic, and is pulling at the infusion site. Which of the following nursing interventions should be done first?

Increase the rate of the infusion.
Notify the provider.
Administer PRN diphenhydramine.
Stop the transfusion.

Accepted Answer

Stop the transfusion.

Answer

Administer PRN diphenhydramine.

Answer

Notify the provider.

Answer

Increase the rate of the infusion.

Question 8 - Endocrine/​Hematology/​Gastrointestinal/​Renal/​Integumentary Practice Test for the CCRN

Question 8 - Endocrine/Hematology/Gastrointestinal/Renal/Integumentary Practice Test for the CCRN