Following a cardiac procedure, a client in the recovery room requires transfusion of packed red blood cells for low hemoglobin levels. Which of the following are other risk factors for which a client would most likely need a blood product transfusion following cardiac surgery? Select all that apply.
Which best describes a normal hemoglobin level for a 4-year-old child?
A nurse is caring for a postpartum mother who delivered a baby 3 days ago. On the first day following delivery, the provider ordered a hemoglobin level for the client. The result was 9.9 g/dL. The provider did not list any other orders in the client’s chart since that time. Which response of the nurse is most appropriate?
A client with anemia is having blood drawn to assess her levels of blood cells. Which best describes a normal level of hematocrit for a female client?
A nurse is caring for a client who delivered a baby 24 hours ago. The client has a hemoglobin level ordered as part of morning lab work. The clients level is 12 g/dL. Which response from the nurse is most appropriate?
