The heatlthcare provider prescribes a unit of packed red blood cells for a pediatric client. Which intravenous fluid should the nurse hang during the blood transfusion?
1. D5W
2. D5LR
3. D5 1/4NS
4. NS
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Explanation:
1. Dextrose should not be hung, as it will cause packed cells to clot.
2. D5 lactated Ringer solution also contains dextrose and should not be hung with packed cells.
3. Dextrose is inappropriate no matter what is the other component of the intravenous fluids.
4. Normal saline is appropriate to hang prior to initiating blood.
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