An appropriate technique for the nurse to implement for a blood transfusion is to:
a. provide medication through the IV line with the blood.
b. regulate the flow of blood so that it infuses over 8 hours.
c. clear the IV tubing with normal saline after the blood infuses.
d. administer a blood product with clots through a filter line.
C
After the blood has infused, clear the IV line with 0.9% normal saline and discard the blood bag according to agency policy. Medication should never be injected into the same IV line as a blood component because of the risk of contaminating the blood product with pathogens and the possibility of incompatibility. A separate IV line must be maintained if the patient requires IV infusion (total parenteral nutrition, pain control) during the transfusion. A unit of blood should not hang for longer than 4 hours because of the danger of bacterial growth. Check the appearance of blood product for leaks, bubbles, clots, or a purplish color. Do not transfuse blood if its integrity is compromised. Blood serves as a medium for bacteria.
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