The nurse is caring for a patient admitted following a motor vehicle crash.Over the past 2 hours,the patient has received 6 units of packed red blood cells and 4 units of fresh frozen plasma by rapid infusion.To prevent complications,what is the priority nursing intervention?
A) Administer pain medication.
B) Turn patient every 2 hours.
C) Assess core body temperature.
D) Apply bilateral heel protectors.

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Hypothermia is anticipated during the rapid infusion of fluids or blood products.Assessment of core body temperature is a priority.While administration of pain management,repositioning the patient every 2 hours,and application of heel protectors should be part of the patient care,given the rapid transfusion of blood products,these interventions are not the priority in this scenario.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Admitted Following a Motor