Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 71%
Simulated
A client with bladder cancer has lost an estimated 500 mL blood in the urine. The client's hemoglobin is 8.0 g/dL, and the physician orders a unit of packed blood cells. To administer the packed red blood cells, the nurse should:
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Packed red blood cells should be administered via a 19G I.V. with normal saline using Y tubing to prevent hemolysis, which can occur with dextrose solutions.