A patient who has a history of a transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) is to receive a transfusion of packed red blood cells (PRBCs) . Which action will the nurse take to 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 oral diuretic before the transfusion.
D) Give the PRN dose of antihistamine before starting the transfusion.
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