Multiple Choice
The nurse suspects that the patient is experiencing a blood transfusion reaction.The nurse stops the infusion but is concerned about losing the IV line if blood clots in the catheter.The nurse should:
A) replace the entire transfusion line with a new set primed with normal saline.
B) turn off the blood and turn on the normal saline infusion to flush the tubing.
C) discontinue the IV and start a new IV of lactated Ringer's in the other extremity.
D) maintain the patency of the current IV line by hanging a new IV bag of D5W.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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