The Heatlthcare Provider Prescribes a Unit of Packed Red Blood

question 7

Multiple Choice

The heatlthcare provider prescribes a unit of packed red blood cells for a pediatric client. Which intravenous fluid should the nurse hang during the blood transfusion?

• A) D₅W
• B) D₅LR
• C) D₅ 1/4NS
• D) NS

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