A Patient Is to Receive a Transfusion of Packed RBCs

question 30

Multiple Choice

A patient is to receive a transfusion of packed RBCs. Before administering the transfusion, which action should the nurse take?

• A)Verify the patient's kidney function.
• B)Verify the patient's hematocrit level.
• C)Verify blood type of the patient and donor.
• D)Verify the patient's admitting medical diagnosis.

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Definitions:

Misinformation

False or inaccurate information that is spread, intentionally or unintentionally, which can influence memory and perception.

Distress

Acute stress or discomfort resulting from situations perceived as threatening or overwhelming.

Misinformation Effect

Information received from others about an event that can alter a memory to conform to the information received from other people.

Plausibility

The quality of appearing to be reasonable or probable, often used in the context of arguments or theories.