Safety First in Blood Transfusion Administration

Medium Pharmacological And Parenteral Therapies Blood And Blood Products

A nurse is preparing a patient for a blood transfusion after a significant blood loss due to trauma. The healthcare provider has prescribed a packed red blood cell (PRBC) transfusion. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first to ensure the patient’s safety?

Obtain the patient’s vital signs.

Verify the blood product against the patient's identification with another nurse.

Administer premedication for potential allergic reactions.

Ensure the patient has an intravenous (IV) line established.

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