Prepare child for red blood cell transfusion

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The child is resting with the caregiver at the bedside. Vital signs are temperature is 38.2° C (100.8° F), apical pulse 102/min, respiration 28/min and SpO2 is 95% on O2 at 3 L/min via nasal cannula. The child's diagnostic results reveal the following: potassium of 4.9 mEq/L; calcium 8.8 mg/dL; Hgb 7.2 g/dL; WBC 15,000/mm³, reticulocyte count 6% of total number of RBCs; total bilirubin 6.0 mg/dL. After reviewing the child's diagnostic results, which of the following actions should the nurse take immediately? (Select all that apply.) Obtain an ECG stat. Assess vital signs. Apply cardiac monitor. Assess for Chvostek's signs. Prepare the child for red blood cell (RBC) transfusion. Obtain provider's prescription for an antibiotic.

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