Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 78%
Full-length
A client diagnosed with a GI bleed has received an order for a blood transfusion. Place the nursing actions in the correct order for administering the blood transfusion.
Correct answer
B,E,A,C,D
Rationale
1. Obtain baseline vital signs to assess for changes. 2. Prime IV tubing with normal saline to ensure compatibility. 3. Verify identity and blood product to prevent errors. 4. Start transfusion slowly to monitor for reactions. 5. Monitor for transfusion reactions throughout.