Pre-Transfusion Actions for Blood Products

Medium Pharmacological And Parenteral Therapies Blood And Blood Products

A patient is scheduled to receive a blood transfusion. As a nurse, you are responsible for ensuring the safe administration of blood products. Which of the following actions should you take before initiating the transfusion? Select all that apply.

Select all that apply:

Verify the patient's identity using at least two identifiers.

Ensure the consent for the transfusion has been obtained.

Check the blood product against the patient's blood type.

Assess the patient's vital signs before starting the transfusion.

Initiate an IV line with normal saline for compatibility.

Prepare to administer medications that can be given during the transfusion.

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