The intravenous access line for a patient receiving cryoprecipitate has infiltrated. Which of the following should the nurse do with the blood product?
1. store in the medication refrigerator
2. return the product to the blood bank
3. store at room temperature
4. store in the medication freezer
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Rationale: Once thawed, cryoprecipitate is to be used within 4 hours and if transfusion must be delayed, it should be stored at room temperature. Cryoprecipitate should not be placed in the freezer or refrigerator. It does not need to be returned to the blood bank.
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