A nurse is monitoring a client who reports having chills and back pain during a blood transfusion. Which of the following actions is nurse's priority?

Stopping the transfusion

Covering the client with a blanket

Assessing the client's skin for a rash

Notifying the provider

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A.   Stopping the transfusion is the priority action if the client is experiencing symptoms of a transfusion reaction.
B.   Covering the client with a blanket may address chills but does not address the potential serious nature of the reaction.
C.   Assessing the client's skin for a rash is important but should not delay the immediate action of stopping the transfusion.
D.   Notifying the provider is important, but stopping the transfusion and addressing the immediate needs of the client take precedence.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Hypokalemia can be caused by excessive loss of potassium from the gastrointestinal tract, such as from vomiting, diarrhea, or gastric suction.
B. Drinking a large amount of water is more likely to dilute sodium levels rather than potassium.
C. Alcohol abuse disorder is not a direct cause of low potassium levels.
D. Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic, and its use can lead to hyperkalemia, not hypokalemia.

A. pH below 7.35 B. HCOs above 26 mEq/L C. PaCO2 above 45 mm Hg D. Pa0; below 70 mm Hg

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Metabolic acidosis is characterized by a low pH, indicating an excess of acid in the body.
B. HCO3 above 26 mEq/L is more indicative of metabolic alkalosis.
C. PaCO2 above 45 mm Hg is indicative of respiratory acidosis.
D. PaO2 below 70 mm Hg is more related to oxygenation status and is not a direct indicator of metabolic acidosis.

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