Safe Practices in Blood Transfusion

Very Hard Pharmacological And Parenteral Therapies Blood And Blood Products

A 45-year-old male patient is admitted to the emergency department with severe anemia due to gastrointestinal bleeding. The healthcare provider orders a packed red blood cell (PRBC) transfusion for immediate treatment. The nurse prepares for the transfusion and reviews the patient's chart for important data related to blood and blood product therapy.

Which of the following actions or considerations should the nurse include before, during, and after the blood transfusion to ensure patient safety? (Select all that apply)

Select all that apply:

Verify the patient's identity and blood type with another qualified staff member.

Monitor vital signs at baseline, then every 15 minutes during the transfusion, and after completing the first 15 minutes.

Infuse the PRBCs within 4 hours after they leave the blood bank.

Use only normal saline as the diluent for the blood transfusion.

Educate the patient about potential transfusion reactions before starting the transfusion.

Document the transfusion start and end times, as well as any patient reactions during the transfusion.

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