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Question

The nurse is preparing to administer a blood transfusion to a patient after surgery. Which would be the most appropriate action?

  1. Set up lactated ringers solution to prime tubing
  2. Initiate IV access with a 22 gauge or larger IV catheter
  3. Plan to hold scheduled antibiotic until blood transfusion is completed
  4. Instruct CNA to stay with the patient for first 15 minutes of infusion.