A Patient Who Has a History of a Transfusion-Related Acute

Multiple Choice

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 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.