The Nurse Is Collecting Equipment to Administer a Unit of Packed

The nurse is collecting equipment to administer a unit of packed red blood cells.Which IV fluid should be used to initiate the IV for this transfusion?

A) 1,000 mL of lactated Ringer's solution
B) 250 mL of normal saline
C) 500 mL of 5% dextrose and water
D) 100 mL of 5% dextrose and 1/2 normal saline