Pre-Transfusion Actions for Blood Products

Very Easy Pharmacological And Parenteral Therapies Blood And Blood Products

A patient is scheduled to receive a blood transfusion to treat severe anemia. Before the transfusion, the nurse must ensure certain interventions are completed to promote safety and efficacy. Which actions should the nurse take prior to administering the blood products? Select all that apply.

Select all that apply:

Confirm the patient’s identity using two identifiers.

Obtain and document baseline vital signs.

Ensure informed consent for the transfusion is obtained.

Check the blood product against the patient's blood type and cross-match.

Establish an intravenous (IV) line with a large-bore catheter.

Administer medications to prevent transfusion reactions.

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