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NCLEX-RN · Question #294

NCLEX-RN Question #294: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is A. Whole blood. (A) Whole blood is the transfusion component of choice when large volumes of blood need to be replaced. Whole blood contains all blood components that are lost during active bleeding. (B) Platelet therapy is indicated for thrombocytopenia if the client's platelet count is below (

Question

A male client was involved in a motor vehicle accident earlier in the day. The nurse caring for him on evenings notices that on admission to the hospital, he lost a lot of blood and required multiple blood transfusions. The nurse would anticipate which blood product would be ordered when a large blood loss has occurred?

Options

  • AWhole blood
  • BPlatelets
  • CFresh frozen plasma
  • DPacked red blood cells

Explanation

(A) Whole blood is the transfusion component of choice when large volumes of blood need to be replaced. Whole blood contains all blood components that are lost during active bleeding. (B) Platelet therapy is indicated for thrombocytopenia if the client's platelet count is below (C) Infusion of fresh frozen plasma is required when the prothrombin time and partial thromboplastic time are prolonged. (D) Packed red blood cells are transfused in instances of anemia with decreases in hematocrit

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