A Blood Transfusion Is Prescribed for a Client Experiencing Complications

A blood transfusion is prescribed for a client experiencing complications of sickle cell anemia with a hemoglobin level of 6 g/dL (60 g/L) .  Which of the following actions by the registered nurse are appropriate?  Select all that apply.

A) Asks another licensed nurse to verify client identifiers and blood before administration
B) Delegates all vital sign measurements to the unlicensed assistive personnel
C) Prepares O-negative blood for an AB-positive client
D) Transfuses the blood over a 6-hour period of time
E) Uses filtered tubing with normal saline to administer blood

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