The nurse is preparing to transfuse a third unit of red blood cells to a client.Which laboratory result is the nurse most concerned about?

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Electrolyte imbalance is possible as a result of transfusions,especially with red blood cells or whole blood.Potassium is the main electrolyte inside cells.During transfusion,some cells are damaged and release potassium.Low fibrinogen levels would require transfusion of cryoprecipitate.The client would be a candidate for red blood cell transfusion if his hematocrit level were low,so this would not be a concern for preparation of the red blood cells.The serum ferritin level is normal and is not a matter of concern.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Transfuse a Third Unit of Red