A new nurse asks the RN why blood needs to be hung within 30 minutes after leaving the blood bank.Which is the most appropriate answer by the nurse?
A)"Coagulation occurs faster the warmer the blood gets."
B)"Rejection occurs when the blood is not administered cold."
C)"Risk for bacterial growth occurs as it gets warmer."
D)"An allergy will occur if administered when cold."

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The primary concern with delaying the administration of blood after it has left the controlled environment of the blood bank is the risk of bacterial growth as the blood warms up. Blood products are stored at specific temperatures to minimize this risk, and once they are out of this environment, the risk increases the longer the blood is kept at room temperature.

A New Nurse Asks the RN Why Blood Needs to Be