How soon after a blood transfusion has begun should the nurse potentially expect a reaction?
a. 2 hours
b. 60 minutes
c. 30 minutes
d. shortly after blood transfusion has begun
D
Severe reactions usually occur shortly after the blood begins to infuse. At the first sign of a reaction, stop the blood infusion immediately.
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