The Patient with a Hemoglobin Level of 4

The patient with a hemoglobin level of 4.4 is ordered to receive 5 units packed red blood cells. To avoid circulatory overload, the nurse would take all of the following actions except:

A) Administer Furosemide 20 mg intravenously in between each unit.
B) Monitor the patient for signs and symptoms of hypoxia, edema and fever.
C) Transfuse the blood quickly to avoid fatigue.
D) Administer supplemental oxygen to aid the patient's breathing.

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