Posted: January 11th, 2018

Blood transfusion : 3 important facts to note

Which nursing intervention takes highest priority when caring for a newly admitted client who’s receiving a blood transfusion?

A. Warming the blood prior transfusion.
B. Informing the client that the transfusion usually takes 4 to 6 hours.
C. Documenting blood administration in the client chart.
D. Instructing the client to report any itching, chest pain, or dyspnea.