The healthcare provider has ordered a unit of Packed Red Blo…
The healthcare provider has ordered a unit of Packed Red Blood Cells for a patient. The nurse is having a difficult time getting the IV started and had to call anesthesia to come up and start the IV. The unit of blood has been up on the floor for 30 minutes. What is the best action for the nurse to implement regarding the blood product?
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A 44-year-old woman with a history of breast cancer and right mastectomy is admitted for anemia. The order is to start an IV of 0.9% NaCl at a keep open rate, type and cross, and administer 2 units of Packed Red Blood Cells. The nurse decided that which of the following is the best selection for the IV insertion?
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