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What is the lab study that indicated the need for a blood transfusion
Hemoglobin
Normal Sodium Level Is
135-145
In pernicious anemia which element is low
B12
What is the main nursing consideration with digoxin
Check the apical pulse first if below 60 or above 100 hold the med and contact provider
What shoudl the nurse do if the patient receiving a blood transfusion complains of flank pain?
Stop the transfusion
What is the level of the hemoglobin that would indicate the need for a blood transfusion
below 7
Normal Potassium level is
3.5-5.0
What are three main symptoms of anemia
fatigue, pallor, increased hear beat hearing heart beat in ears pica
What is the main consideration for a patient using furosemide
monitor the potassium level
What solution should be administered in the IV when a blood transfusion is given?
0.9% NSS
What is the items that the nurse should check prior to administering a blood transfusion
check the blood bag with another nurse, vital signs, check the identification of the patient, expiration date of the blood bag
Normal BUN
7-26
What is the main consideration when administering iron
give with citrus juice such as tomato or orange, it stains, use z track for injection and can turn the tongue black
How does the nurse administer nitroglycerin to a patient with chest pain
Take vital signs, give one under tongue, wait five minutes, measure vital signs ask about chrst pain and repeat three times maximum
What is the normal range of hemoglobin for males and females combined
12-16
What is the main symptom of an allergic reaction to the blood
uriticaria
Normal creatinine Level
.8-1.1
Which element is low in iron deficient anemia
iron Fe
What is the blood work monitored when giving warfarin
PT PTT and INR
What should the nurse do if a reaction to a blood transfusion is suspected
Stop the transfusion, vital signs, notify provider,and send all equipment back to the lab
Is low flank back pain a symptom of a reaction to a blood transfusion
Yes
Normal WBC count
5-10,000
What are three foods high in iron
steak, dark green leafy, beans
What is the INR that is considered theraputic when giving an anticoagulant
2-3
What is the normal blood pressure
120/80