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Average Score: 95%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for patient with a history of atrial fibrillation who is prescribed warfarin. Sometimes I forget my medication, so l double up doses when I remember The patient's PT and INR are highly elevated. The nurse anticipates the transfusion of which blood product?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Fresh Frozen Plasma replaces clotting factors inhibited by warfarin, reversing elevated PT/INR. PRBCs treat anemia, platelets address thrombocytopenia, and cryoprecipitate provides fibrinogen, none of which are primary concerns here.