What is the priority nursing action to decrease the risk of a blood transfusion reaction from a patient receiving incompatible blood?
A) Assessing the patient's vital signs before starting the transfusion
B) Documenting the procedure in the health record
C) Verifying the patient's identity using two identifiers
D) Checking the bag to ensure it is the correct blood type
Correct Answer:
Verified
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