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A Patient with a History of a Transfusion-Related Acute Lung

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A patient with a history of a transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) is to receive a transfusion of packed red blood cells (PRBCs) .Which action by the nurse will decrease the risk for TRALI for this patient?


A) Infuse the PRBCs slowly over 4 hours.
B) Transfuse only leukocyte-reduced PRBCs.
C) Administer the scheduled diuretic before the transfusion.
D) Give the PRN dose of antihistamine before the transfusion.

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