The Nurse Is Planning to Administer a Transfusion of Packed

Multiple Choice

The nurse is planning to administer a transfusion of packed red blood cells (PRBCs) to a patient with blood loss from gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Which action can the nurse delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) ?

A) Verify the patient identification (ID) according to hospital policy.
B) Obtain the temperature, blood pressure, and pulse before the transfusion.
C) Double-check the product numbers on the PRBCs with the patient ID band.
D) Monitor the patient for shortness of breath or chest pain during the transfusion.