Hemorrhage
Hemorrhage ( 40 Questions)
Incorrect. While the respiratory rate is an important vital sign to monitor, it does not directly indicate the effectiveness of a blood transfusion.
Incorrect. Blood pressure is a critical vital sign, but it is not specific to assessing the effectiveness of a blood transfusion.
Incorrect. Urinary output is essential for assessing kidney function and fluid balance, but it does not directly reflect the impact of a blood transfusion.
Correct. Monitoring the hemoglobin level is crucial to determine if the blood transfusion has been effective in increasing the client's red blood cell count and improving oxygen-carrying capacity.
A) Incorrect. While the respiratory rate is an important vital sign to monitor, it does not directly indicate the effectiveness of a blood transfusion.
B) Incorrect. Blood pressure is a critical vital sign, but it is not specific to assessing the effectiveness of a blood transfusion.
C) Incorrect. Urinary output is essential for assessing kidney function and fluid balance, but it does not directly reflect the impact of a blood transfusion.
D) Correct. Monitoring the hemoglobin level is crucial to determine if the blood transfusion has been effective in increasing the client's red blood cell count and improving oxygen-carrying capacity.