A Patient Is Being Prepared to Receive a Prescribed Blood

question 14

Multiple Choice

A patient is being prepared to receive a prescribed blood transfusion.What is the best way that the LPN can assist the health team to prevent a transfusion reaction?

• A) Monitor vital signs every 15 minutes.
• B) Warm blood to 98.6°F (37°C) before infusion.
• C) Administer diphenhydramine (Benadryl) before the infusion.
• D) Assist the registered nurse (RN) to identify correctly the patient and the blood product.

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