What is the best way the LPN can assist the health team to prevent a transfusion reaction?
a. Warm blood to 98.6°F (37°C) before infusion.
b. Assist the RN to identify correctly the patient and the blood product.
c. Administer diphenhydramine (Benadryl) before the infusion.
d. Monitor vital signs every 15 minutes.
ANS: B
Correct identification is essential to all blood transfusions. Warming blood, administering diphenhydramine, and frequent vital sign monitoring may be appropriate in specific cases but are not the best way to prevent reactions in most patients.
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