The Patient Is Scheduled to Receive 1 Unit of Packed

question 9

Multiple Choice

The patient is scheduled to receive 1 unit of packed red blood cells (RBCs) .She has small,fragile veins,and a 22-gauge intravenous (IV) patent catheter is in place.What should the nurse do?

• A)Cancel the blood transfusion.
• B)Insert a 16-gauge IV catheter into the antecubital fossa.
• C)Use the IV catheter that is in place.
• D)Transfuse the blood over 6 hours.

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