Blood transfusion
Blood transfusion ( 30 Questions)
A nurse is preparing to administer a blood transfusion to a patient.
What should the nurse consider when selecting an intravenous site for the transfusion?
Choosing a site with infiltration or phlebitis is not appropriate for a blood transfusion. Infiltration can lead to the transfused blood leaking into the surrounding tissues, and phlebitis can cause discomfort and complications. A suitable site should be chosen for the transfusion.
Using the same IV line for other medications without flushing it between medications can lead to drug interactions or contamination. It is generally not recommended to mix blood transfusions with other medications in the same line.
Avoiding sites with edema or infection is a crucial consideration when selecting an intravenous site for a blood transfusion. Using a site with edema can make it difficult to insert the catheter, and using a site with infection can introduce pathogens into the bloodstream.
Using a 24-gauge IV catheter for a blood transfusion may not be suitable for all patients. The size of the catheter should be appropriate for the type of blood product being transfused and the patient's vein size. A larger catheter may be necessary for blood products with higher viscosity.
Choice A rationale:
Choosing a site with infiltration or phlebitis is not appropriate for a blood transfusion.
Infiltration can lead to the transfused blood leaking into the surrounding tissues, and phlebitis can cause discomfort and complications.
A suitable site should be chosen for the transfusion.
Choice B rationale:
Using the same IV line for other medications without flushing it between medications can lead to drug interactions or contamination.
It is generally not recommended to mix blood transfusions with other medications in the same line.
Choice C rationale:
Avoiding sites with edema or infection is a crucial consideration when selecting an intravenous site for a blood transfusion.
Using a site with edema can make it difficult to insert the catheter, and using a site with infection can introduce pathogens into the bloodstream.
Choice D rationale:
Using a 24-gauge IV catheter for a blood transfusion may not be suitable for all patients.
The size of the catheter should be appropriate for the type of blood product being transfused and the patient's vein size.
A larger catheter may be necessary for blood products with higher viscosity.