A nurse has just received a bag of packed red blood cells. The nurse knows that the blood must not remain at room temperature for longer than
a. 30 minutes.
b. 1 hour.
c. 2 hours.
d. 4 hours.
ANS: D
Blood should be allowed to sit at room temperature for a maximum of 4 hours. After 4 hours, risk of bacterial contamination of the blood is increased.
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