In preparing to administer intravenous albumin to a client following surgery, what is the priority nursing intervention? (Select all that apply.)
A) Set the infusion pump to infuse the albumin within four hours.
B) Compare the client's blood type with the label on the albumin.
C) Assign a UAP to monitor blood pressure q15 minutes.
D) Administer through a large gauge catheter.
E) Monitor hemoglobin and hematocrit levels.
F) Assess for increased bleeding after administration.
Answer:
A) Set the infusion pump to infuse the albumin within four hours.
D) Administer through a large gauge catheter.
E) Monitor hemoglobin and hematocrit levels.
F) Assess for increased bleeding after administration.
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