The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Has a History

question 38

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client who has a history of a transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) and is to receive a transfusion of packed red blood cells (PRBCs) . Which of the following actions should the nurse take to decrease the risk for TRALIforthis client?

• A)Infuse the PRBCs slowly over 4 hours.
• B)Transfuse only leukocyte-reduced PRBCs.
• C)Administer the scheduled oral diuretic before the transfusion.
• D)Give the PRN dose of antihistamine before starting the transfusion.

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