Hemorrhage
Hemorrhage ( 40 Questions)
Incorrect. Checking the client's blood pressure is important but not the most critical action before starting a blood transfusion.
Correct. The most crucial step before administering any intervention, including a blood transfusion, is to verify the client's identification using two identifiers (e.g., name and date of birth or medical record number) to ensure the right blood is given to the right client.
Incorrect. While assessing the client's oxygen saturation is important, it is not the priority before starting a blood transfusion.
Incorrect. Obtaining consent for the blood transfusion is essential, but verifying the client's identification is more critical before administering the transfusion.
A) Incorrect. Checking the client's blood pressure is important but not the most critical action before starting a blood transfusion.
B) Correct. The most crucial step before administering any intervention, including a blood transfusion, is to verify the client's identification using two identifiers (e.g., name and date of birth or medical record number) to ensure the right blood is given to the right client.
C) Incorrect. While assessing the client's oxygen saturation is important, it is not the priority before starting a blood transfusion.
D) Incorrect. Obtaining consent for the blood transfusion is essential, but verifying the client's identification is more critical before administering the transfusion.