Platelet Transfusion Safety Protocol

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A patient in a hospital is diagnosed with thrombocytopenia and is to receive a platelet transfusion. Which of the following actions is the most important for the nurse to take before initiating the transfusion?

Verify the patient's identity using two identifiers.

Ensure the patient has been fasting for 8 hours.

Confirm that the patient is not allergic to antibiotics.

Order a complete blood count (CBC) post-transfusion.

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