A nurse is monitoring a blood transfusion for a client following major surgery. Which of the following guidelines should be followed for a blood transfusion procedure?
A) Store and preserve blood in the nursing unit before infusion.
B) Avoid the joint administration of 0.9% saline and blood.
C) Document vital signs during the transfusion.
D) Get one licensed person to identify the unit of blood.
C
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The nurse should document vital signs during the transfusion. The nurse should not store or preserve blood or blood components in the nursing unit before infusion. Saline (0.9%) and blood can be administered jointly. Two, not just one, licensed personnel should identify the client and unit of blood before the transfusion procedure.
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