Considerations for Safe Blood Transfusion Administration

Hard Pharmacological And Parenteral Therapies Blood And Blood Products

A nurse is preparing to administer blood and blood products to a patient diagnosed with severe hemolytic anemia. As part of the preparation, it is crucial for the nurse to be informed about potential complications and to assess the necessary interventions that must be taken before, during, and after the transfusion process. Which of the following considerations should the nurse prioritize regarding the administration of blood products? Select all that apply.

Select all that apply:

Confirm the patient's identity using two identifiers.

Ensure that the patient has given informed consent for the transfusion.

Check vital signs before starting the transfusion.

Utilize a saline solution to prime the blood transfusion line.

Administer the transfusion within the prescribed time frame of 4 hours.

Monitor the patient closely for transfusion reactions during and after the administration.

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