A client who has previously required blood transfusions is admitted for another transfusion.Four hours after a unit of blood infuses,the client develops fever,chills,nausea,and headache.The nurse should suspect the client is experiencing which type of transfusion reaction?
A)acute hemolytic
B)allergic urticarial
C)delayed hemolytic
D)febrile nonhemolytic

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Reactions can be classified as febrile nonhemolytic,allergic urticarial,delayed hemolytic,acute hemolytic,or anaphylactic.The most common is the febrile nonhemolytic reaction,which occurs in people who have had previous blood transfusions;symptoms include fever,chills,nausea,headache,hypotension,and respiratory problems.

A Client Who Has Previously Required Blood Transfusions Is Admitted