Question

The nurse should be alert to which adverse assessment finding when transfusing a unit of packed red blood cells (PRBCs) too rapidly?

Answer 1

Crackles auscultated bilaterally

Step-by-step explanation:

She must be alert to prevent crackle in the lungs. When the flow rate of a blood transfusion is increased rapidly, it can result into an overload of blood circulation. This can cause crackles in the human lungs. It is important to note that a decrease in the temperature and respiratory rate are not as a result of fluid overload. However, a bilateral crackle signifies the presence of crackles in the both lungs of the human.