Quiz: Administering a blood transfusion

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The nurse is providing care for several clients on a busy floor. The nurse receives a prescription to administer a transfusion of packed red blood cells for a client with decreased hemoglobin. Which action should the nurse take before entering the client's room to begin the transfusion?

Arrange for another nurse to monitor the nurse's other assigned clients.

The nurse is assuming care for a client who is receiving an infusion of packed red blood cells (PRBCs). The PRBCs were hung 4 hours ago, and 100 mL is left to infuse. Which action is most appropriate?

Discontinue the infusion and record the volume left in the blood bag.

The nurse is preparing to initiate an infusion of packed red blood cells (PRBCs). While observing the information on the blood bag, it is essential to verify which information with another nurse? Select all that apply.

Name on the client's identification band, Number on the client's identification band

A nurse is administering a blood transfusion to a client. After 15 minutes, the client reports difficulty breathing. What is the first action by the nurse?

Stop the transfusion and infuse normal saline using a new administration set.

Which finding best indicates to the nurse that the client has a therapeutic outcome from a blood transfusion?

The client has a steady gait while ambulating to void.


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