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Which action by the nurse is required before administering a blood transfusion?
Obtaining informed consent for a blood transfusion is a critical ethical and legal requirement before administration. Other actions like warming in a microwave
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Question: Which action by the nurse is required before administering a blood transfusion?
Answer options: ✅ Obtain a signed consent form for the transfusion.
- Administer a prophylactic antihistamine.
- Warm the blood product in a microwave oven.
- Initiate the transfusion as soon as the blood unit arrives.
Correct answer: Obtain a signed consent form for the transfusion.
Explanation: Obtaining informed consent for a blood transfusion is a critical ethical and legal requirement before administration. Other actions like warming in a microwave are unsafe, and immediate initiation without proper checks is dangerous.
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