The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is to Receive

question 22

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who is to receive a transfusion of packed red blood cells. The patient has a 22-gauge IV in his arm with 0.9% normal saline infusing. What intervention will the nurse perform before obtaining the packed red blood cells from the blood bank?

• A) Identify the blood group, type, and expiration date with another nurse.
• B) Assess the patency of the current IV site for the administration of the packed RBCs.
• C) Program the IV infusion pump so that the transfusion will complete within 4 hours.
• D) Obtain a new microdrip tubing and extension tubing from the clean utility room.

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