The patient is to receive 2 units of packed red blood cells (RBCs) .The units are cold,and the nurse is concerned that this could lead to arrhythmias and/or a reduction in core temperature.What action may the nurse take to prevent this?
A) Warm the blood in a microwave.
B) Warm the blood using hot water.
C) Warm the blood using a blood warmer.
D) Allow the blood to warm to room temperature before administering.
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