The nurse is administering a second unit of packed red blood cells to a patient who was admitted with Hemoglobin of 4.2. After 15 minutes of infusion, the nurse suspects the patient is having a reaction to the packed red blood cells. What symptoms would most likely be evidence of a hemolytic reaction?

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The symptoms that would mostly likely be the result of a Hemolytic Reaction would be shortness of breath, fever, and new onset of back pain. Other symptoms may include chest pain and hypotension. Vomiting and diarrhea are not associated with a Hemolytic Reaction.

The Nurse Is Administering a Second Unit of Packed Red