Four hours after receiving transfusion with fresh frozen plasma (FFP), a client has repeat lab work drawn. Which of the following values should the nurse interpret to evaluate the client’s response to the transfusion?
a. Hematocrit
b. White blood cell count
c. Platelet count
d. Prothrombin time
Answer D. FFP is plasma rich in clotting factors. It is given to treat acute clotting disorders, and the desired affect would be a decrease in the prothrombin time.
a. Hematocrit
b. White blood cell count
c. Platelet count
d. Prothrombin time
Answer D. FFP is plasma rich in clotting factors. It is given to treat acute clotting disorders, and the desired affect would be a decrease in the prothrombin time.