The physician orders 2 units of packed RBCs to be administered to the client. The first unit’s is started at10am. At 2pm the nurse notes the transfusion has not been completed, and blood has clotted in the line. Which of the actions by the nurse is most appropriate?

Question Answered step-by-step The physician orders 2 units of packed RBCs to be administered to the client. The first unit’s is started at10am. At 2pm the nurse notes the transfusion has not been completed, and blood has clotted in the line. Which of the actions by the nurse is most appropriate?  a. Advise the blood bank about the delay for the next unit.  b. Discontinue the transfusion  c. Restart another peripheral line with 0.9% NS  d. Continue the transfusion Health Science Science Nursing NURS MISC Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)