A patient is prescribed to receive two units of packed red blood cells. When preparing for this patient's infusion of blood, which type of IV solution should the LPN/LVN select?

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0.9% normal saline is the only IV solution that should be used with blood transfusions because it is isotonic and does not cause hemolysis of red blood cells. Other solutions can cause adverse reactions.

A Patient Is Prescribed to Receive Two Units of Packed