A Physician Has Ordered a 2-Unit Transfusion on an Outpatient

question 12

Multiple Choice

A physician has ordered a 2-unit transfusion on an outpatient. When the outpatient arrives, the patient's hemoglobin is 12. What is the most appropriate action?

• A) Cancel the transfusion and send the patient home.
• B) Call the physician's office and inform them of their mistake.
• C) Inform the pathologist or medical director and allow him to contact the physician.
• D) Transfuse. A physicians order should not be questioned.

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