An adult patient admitted with lower gastrointestinal bleeding is prescribed a unit of packed red blood cells. Which gauge needle should be inserted to administer this blood product?
a. 18 gauge
b. 22 gauge
c. 24 gauge
d. 26 gauge
ANS: A
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