A patient is being prepared to receive a prescribed blood transfusion. What is the best way that the LPN can assist the health team to prevent a transfusion reaction?
a. Monitor vital signs every 15 minutes.
b. Warm blood to 98.6°F (37°C) before infusion.
c. Administer diphenhydramine (Benadryl) before the infusion.
d. Assist the registered nurse (RN) to identify correctly the patient and the blood product.
ANS: D
Correct identification is essential to all blood transfusions. A. B. C. Warming blood, administering diphenhydramine, and frequent vital sign monitoring may be appropriate in specific cases but are not the best way to prevent reactions in most patients.
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