Critical Step Before Blood Transfusion

Very Easy Pharmacological And Parenteral Therapies Blood And Blood Products

A patient is scheduled to receive a unit of packed red blood cells (PRBCs) as treatment for severe anemia. Before initiating the transfusion, the nurse reviews the patient's vital signs and blood type compatibility. Which of the following options describes the most critical step the nurse should take prior to administering the blood component?

Check that the patient's last dose of medication was administered over four hours ago.

Verify the patient's blood type and crossmatch results with another qualified staff member.

Ensure the patient has been fasting for at least eight hours prior to the transfusion.

Assess the patient's dietary intake for the past two days to evaluate nutritional deficiencies.

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