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A client with a pheripheral IV line is about to recieve a blood transfusion of packed red blood cells due to anemia. The nurse administering the transfusion willQuestion & Rationale provided by Drexel University’s NCLEX EXCEL
- infuse the blood slowly over a period of 5 to 6 hourse
- initially infuse at a rapid rate and check pulse frequently
- obtain the client’s vital signs prior to the transfusion
- prime the tubing with a D5W solution prior to infusing blood