Who should not receive isotonic solutions 

This basic component of immunohematology is defined as a substance capable of stimulating the production of an antibody and then reacting with that antibody in a specific way. 

A nurse priming an I.V. administration set uncaps the distal end to attach a needleless device. Before attachment, the administration set falls and hits the floor. Which action should be taken by the nurse? 

  A client rings the call bell and complains of pain at the site of an intravenous (IV) infusion. The nurse assesses the site and determines that phlebitis has developed. The nurse should take which action(s) in the care of this client? Select all that apply.

 It is recommended that transfusions containing RBCs be started at 1 to 2 mL/min for the first 15 minutes of the transfusion. What is the reason behind this practice? 

Hematomas are caused more often by incorrect manipulation technique and rarely by spontaneous rupture of the vein.

An organic compound that is the building block of proteins.

The first link in the chain of infection is having a susceptible host? 

The presence of a blood clot in or around the catheter increases the risk for BSI.

Upon inspection of a client’s peripheral I.V. site, a nurse notes 2+ phlebitis of the client’s vein. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?