Susan is a 34-year-old female patient who had profuse vaginal bleeding. The physician ordered blood transfusion of 2 "u" PRBC type "AB" with preblood transfusion of acetaminophen. Before administering the blood, the priority nursing intervention would be:

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Before transfusing the blood, the priority nursing action would be to determine proper typing and cross matching of blood. This is absolutely necessary to prevent an acute immunologic reaction if the blood is not compatible with the recipient's blood.

Susan Is a 34-Year-Old Female Patient Who Had Profuse Vaginal