When preparing for a transfusion of 2 units of packed red blood cells for an elderly client, the nurse would anticipate which of the following orders?
A) Administer the packed red blood cells over 1 hour.
B) Administer the packed red blood cells over 6 to 8 hours.
C) Administer furosemide 20 mg IVP between units of packed red blood cells.
D) Administer the packed red blood cells over 30 minutes.
C
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