ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals 2023 Retake Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer packed RBCs to a client who has a low hemoglobin level. Which of the following actions should the nurse take prior to the start of the infusion?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Check the blood product's compatibility with the client's blood type. Prior to administering packed RBCs, it is crucial to ensure compatibility to prevent a transfusion reaction. This involves checking the client's blood type against the blood product's compatibility.
Choice A is incorrect as a small gauge IV catheter may not be necessary specifically for packed RBCs.
Choice B is incorrect as lactated Ringer's is not typically used to prime tubing for blood products.
Choice D is important but not the priority prior to starting the infusion.
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