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NCLEX-RN
Physiological Integrity

Complications of Blood Transfusion in Trauma

Very Hard Pharmacological And Parenteral Therapies Blood And Blood Products

A 38-year-old male patient is admitted to the emergency department after a motor vehicle accident, where he sustained traumatic injuries including significant blood loss. Following stabilization, laboratory results indicate a hemoglobin level of 6 g/dL and a hematocrit of 20%. The physician orders a transfusion of 2 units of packed red blood cells (PRBCs). As the nurse assigned to this patient, you are reviewing the potential complications related to the transfusion of PRBCs. Which of the following complications should you prioritize in your pre-transfusion assessment?

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