The FIRST part of a nurse's client assessment prior to administering blood is:
a. assess the client's nutritional status
b. ascertain if the client has correct size IV catheter in place
c. verify if the client has signed blood transfusion consent form
d. ensure the patency of IV catheter
C
The nurse should perform an initial assessment before administering blood. This includes verifying that the client has signed a blood administration consent form and that the consent matches what the physician has prescribed.
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