A patient is to receive a transfusion of packed red blood cells. Before administering the transfusion, which of these actions should the nurse take?
a. Verify the patient's admitting medical diagnosis.
b. Verify blood type of the patient and donor.
c. Verify the patient's hematocrit level.
d. Verify the patient's kidney function.
ANS: B
Prevention of hemolytic reactions is crucial. At the bedside, double-check the patient's name and identification number on the chart, unit of blood, and patient's identification bracelet, as well as check the patient's blood type in the chart, on the unit of blood, and paperwork with the unit of blood.
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