A faculty member is reviewing guidelines for blood transfusions with a student whose patient is to receive 2 units of packed red blood cells.Which of the following does the student know about transfusions?
A) Do not obtain the unit of blood more than 30 minutes before starting it.
B) Obtain a baseline set of vital signs prior to starting the transfusion.
C) Run the blood transfusion at a slow rate for the first 15 minutes.
D) The transfusion of 1 unit of blood must be completed within 6 hours.
E) Two appropriate health-care providers must check the blood at the bedside.

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Always check institutional policies before transfusing any type of blood product.These options are from the American Association of Blood Banks.Transfusions must be completed within 4 hours.

A Faculty Member Is Reviewing Guidelines for Blood Transfusions with a Student