Nursing Actions for Blood Transfusion

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A client is scheduled to receive a unit of packed red blood cells (PRBCs) due to severe anemia. As the nurse, it is crucial to monitor the client for potential reactions and complications associated with the transfusion of blood products. Which of the following nursing actions should be taken before and during the transfusion? Select all that apply.

Select all that apply:

Obtain the patient's vital signs before initiating the transfusion.

Verify the blood product with another nurse before administration.

Administer the transfusion using a 22-gauge or smaller IV catheter.

Infuse the blood product using a blood filter.

Monitor the patient closely for the first 15 minutes of the transfusion.

Document the patient's response to the transfusion after completion.

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