A patient is to receive a transfusion of packed red blood cells. Before administering the transfusion, which of these actions should the nurse take?

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Before administering a transfusion of packed red blood cells, the nurse should verify the blood type of both the patient and the donor to prevent a transfusion reaction. The other options listed are not directly related to the transfusion process.

A Patient Is to Receive a Transfusion of Packed Red