The nurse is preparing to administer blood. What solution is most appropriate for the nurse to use when priming the blood administration set?
a. 0.45 normal saline
b. 0.9 normal saline
c. D5 0.45 normal saline
d. Dextrose 5% in water
B
The only compatible solution for blood administration is normal saline because it is an isotonic solution. The remaining solutions, especially the dextrose solution, can cause problems with blood administration.
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