NCLEX Critical Care Nurse Questions and Answers (Graded A)

NCLEX Critical Care Nurse Questions and Answers (Graded A)NCLEX Critical Care Nurse Questions and Answers (Graded A)NCLEX Critical Care Nurse Questions and Answers (Graded A)NCLEX Critical Care Nurse Questions and Answers (Graded A)A client receiving a transfusion of packed red blood cells begins to vomit. The client's blood pressure is 90/50 mm Hg from a baseline of 125/78 mm Hg. The client's temperature is 100.8 ° F orally from a baseline of 99.2 ° F. The nurse determines that the client may be experiencing which complication of a blood transfusion? A. Septicemia B. Hyperkalemia C. Circulatory overload D. Delayed transfusion reaction - ANSWER-A. Septicemia occurs with the transfusion of blood contaminated with microorganisms. Signs include chills, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, hypotension, and the development of shock. 2. The critical care nurse recognizes that an ideal plan for caregiver involvement includes A. allowing caregivers at the bedside at preset, brief intervals. B. a caregiver at the bedside at all times. C. restriction of visiting in the ICU because the environment is overwhelming to caregivers. D. an individually devised plan to involve caregivers with care and comfort measures. -