A Nurse Is Assisting in a Blood Transfusion and Notes

question 215

Multiple Choice

A nurse is assisting in a blood transfusion and notes that the patient has developed a mild fever.Which of the following interventions would be appropriate to take at this time? Select all that apply.

• A)Slow the rate of infusion.
• B)Compare patient identification with transfusion requisition and blood bag label.
• C)Cease the infusion.
• D)Administer epinephrine, as ordered.
• E)Administer mannitol.

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