Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 1869 of 2368
A hospitalized client has preexisting cardiovascular disease and asymptomatic anemia. At what hemoglobin level is red blood cell transfusion recommended?
- 5 g/dL or less
- 10 g/dL or less
- 12 g/dL or less
- 8 g/dL or less
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Correct answer: 8 g/dL or less
A threshold of 8 g/dL or less is used for clients with cardiovascular disease, while 7 g/dL or less applies to most stable adults.
Source: Nursing Advanced Skills (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Administer Blood Products: Non-Hemorrhagic, Asymptomatic Anemia. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026