A patient had an acute intravascular hemolytic reaction to a blood transfusion. After discontinuing the blood transfusion, what is the nurse's next action?
a. Run normal saline through the existing tubing.
b. Start normal saline at TKO rate using new tubing.
c. Discontinue the IV catheter.
d. Return the blood to the blood bank.
B
The nurse should first attach new tubing and begin running in normal saline at a rate to keep the vein open, in case any sorts of medications need to be delivered through that IV site. The existing tubing should not be used because that would infuse the blood in the tubing into the patient. It is necessary to preserve the IV catheter in place for IV access to treat the patient. After the patient has been assessed and stabilized, the blood can be returned to the blood bank.
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