Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 79%
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The nurse is preparing to administer a unit of packed red blood cells to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform FIRST?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Verifying the clientÔÇÖs identity with another nurse ensures the correct patient receives the transfusion, preventing life-threatening errors. Starting an IV (B) requires a larger catheter (18ÔÇô20 gauge), priming (C) follows verification, and compatibility (D) is part of verification.