A nurse is preparing to administer a unit of packed red blood cells (PRBCs) to a patient with anemia. The nurse understands that blood products must be administered using specific evidence-based protocols. Which nursing action demonstrates understanding of the scientific knowledge base for safe blood transfusion administration?
- Using dextrose 5% in water (D5W) as the priming solution for the blood tubing
- Warming the blood product in a microwave for 30 seconds before administration
- Adding medications to the blood product to prevent transfusion reactions
- Using a 20-gauge or larger catheter and normal saline as the only compatible IV solution