Monitoring Blood Transfusion Safety

Medium Pharmacological And Parenteral Therapies Blood And Blood Products

A patient in the hospital is receiving a blood transfusion due to significant blood loss from a surgical procedure. As the nurse, it is critical to ensure the patient's safety during this process. Which of the following actions must you take to monitor for potential complications and ensure safe administration of blood products? (Select all that apply)

Select all that apply:

Verify the patient's identity using two identifiers.

Administer the blood product through a 20-gauge IV catheter.

Obtain vital signs before the transfusion starts and 15 minutes afterward.

Premedicate the patient with antihistamines before the transfusion.

Observe the patient for signs of transfusion reactions for at least 30 minutes after starting the transfusion.

Document the blood product type and lot number after transfusion completion.

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