Which of the following adverse reactions should the nurse monitor when a client is undergoing plasmapheresis?
A)Shortness of breath
B)High blood pressure
C)Transfusion reactions
D)Hypotension and paresthesia

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Hypotension and paresthesia may occur as the result of plasmapheresis. Citrate is used as an anticoagulant and may cause hypocalcemia, which may manifest as headache, paresthesias, and dizziness. The other clinical manifestations are not associated with plasmapheresis.

Which of the Following Adverse Reactions Should the Nurse Monitor