A client is to receive a blood transfusion. Before the transfusion, what action by the nurse takes priority?
a. Verifying the client's identity
b. Ensuring that the blood bank has enough blood
c. Establishing a peripheral IV site
d. Feeding the client before starting the blood
A
Blood transfusion reactions can be devastating and can be prevented in large measure by positive client identification. This is accomplished by two professionals using two different client identifiers. Ensuring that the blood bank has enough blood would not be a normal nursing action, and transfusions can be given without regard to food and drink.
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