The Nurse Has Obtained a Unit of Packed Red Blood

question 28

Multiple Choice

The nurse has obtained a unit of packed red blood cells from the laboratory blood bank to administer to Mr.Ericson.Upon returning to Mr.Ericson's room,the nurse discovers that he has been taken for an emergency CT scan and is expected to be gone from the unit for approximately 45 minutes.What action should the nurse take?

• A)Place the blood in the unit refrigerator until Mr.Ericson returns
• B)Return the blood to the laboratory blood bank until Mr.Ericson returns
• C)Set up the blood with the IV fluid and y-tubing in his room and initiate immediately after the client returns
• D)Set up the blood with the IV fluid and y-tubing and place it in the unit medication room until he returns

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