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Blood administration - this item depicts the skills you need to know as a nurse
Nursing (0001)
Cambridge College
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Indications
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Nursing Interventions (pre, intra, post)
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Nursing Interventions
BLOOD ADMINISTRATION
A blood transfusion is a routine medical procedure in which donated blood is provided to you through a narrow tube placed within a vein in your arm
Warm blood at room temperature before transfusion to prevent chills. Do not mix meds and blood to prevent adverse reactions. Observe for potential complications, notify physician if any arise
Pain, anxiety, hematuria, fever, headache, ananphylaxis
Client should inform health care professional if they have had reactions in response to previous blood transfusions, if they are taking dietary supplements containing iron. Patient will be asked to sign papers to consent to transfusion therapy. Educate client and the procedure before doing anything. Educate the client on why they are receiving blood
Maintains normal breathing pattern Demonstrates adequate cardiac output Reports minimal or no discomfort Maintains good fluid balance Remains normothermic Remains free of infection Maintains good skin integrity, no lesion or pruritis Maintains or returns to normal electrolyte and blood chemistry values
Blood should be administered within 30 minutes of leaving the blood bank Two licensed personnel must verify proper blood product-Vitals noted before infusion and closely monitored during infusion monitor patient for at least 15 min one initiating administration Blood products must be infused within 4 hours from leaving the blood bank
Improve or restore oxygen carrying capacity and tissue oxygenation Restore blood volume lost d/t trauma, haemorrhage, surgery, and burns Correct red blood cell deficiency Maintain or improve blood's clotting ability
Blood administration - this item depicts the skills you need to know as a nurse
Course: Nursing (0001)
University: Cambridge College
