What Is the Priority Nursing Action to Decrease the Risk

question 22

Multiple Choice

What is the priority nursing action to decrease the risk of a blood transfusion reaction from a patient receiving incompatible blood?

• A)Assessing the patient's vital signs before starting the transfusion
• B)Documenting the procedure in the health record
• C)Verifying the patient's identity using two identifiers
• D)Checking the bag to ensure it is the correct blood type

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