Safety & Infection ControlQuestion 27 of 120
A nurse is verifying a client before a blood transfusion. Which action is essential to prevent a transfusion error?
a.Begin the transfusion rapidly to reduce spoilage
b.Use a standard IV line shared with dextrose solution
c.Verify the client and blood product with a second qualified nurse
d.Skip baseline vital signs to save time
Explanation
Two qualified staff must independently verify the client identity and the blood product to prevent an ABO incompatibility reaction. Blood is infused with normal saline only, and baseline vital signs are required.
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