A patient is to receive a transfusion of packed RBCs. Before administering the transfusion, which action should the nurse take?
a. Verify the patient's kidney function.
b. Verify the patient's hematocrit level.
c. Verify blood type of the patient and donor.
d. Verify the patient's admitting medical diagnosis.
ANS: C
Prevention of hemolytic reactions is crucial. At the bedside, double-check the patient's name and identification number on the chart, unit of blood, and patient's identification bracelet, as well as check the patient's blood type in the chart, on the unit of blood, and paperwork with the unit of blood. A. B. D. These actions will not help prevent the development of a transfusion reaction.
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