The Nurse Infuses a Unit of Blood, but After 4

question 27

Multiple Choice

The nurse infuses a unit of blood, but after 4 hours the blood infusion is not complete.Which action is most appropriate?

• A) Check the IV access for patency.
• B) Increase the infusion rate of the blood.
• C) Discontinue the blood infusion.
• D) Assess the patient for an ABO mismatch.

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