Key Intervention Before Blood Transfusion

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A patient is scheduled for surgery and requires a blood transfusion prior to the procedure. The healthcare team is preparing to administer 2 units of packed red blood cells (PRBCs). Which of the following interventions is most important for the nurse to perform before starting the transfusion?

Ensure the patient has had nothing to eat or drink for 8 hours.

Verify the patient's blood type and crossmatch results.

Assess the patient's blood pressure and temperature.

Obtain consent for the surgery.

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