Blood Transfusion Process

A student nurse is helping a registered nurse with a blood transfusion. Which actions by the student are most appropriate? (Select all that apply)

 A .Hanging the blood product using normal saline and a filtered tubing set.

 B. Taking a full set of vital signs prior to starting the blood transfusion.

C Telling the client someone will remain at the bedside for the first 5 minutes.

D. Using gloves to start the client's IV if needed and to handle the blood product.

E Verifying the client's identity and checking blood compatibility and expiration time.

After answering the previous question, expand your response including: -

Nursing actions before, during, and after a blood transfusion (Nursing Actions & Rationales) –

Blood transfusions compatibilities –

Understanding age related changes, what alterations in the usual protocol are necessary for the nurse to implement when administering a IDLooic(transfusion to an older adult?

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