Asked by Garyn Gardner on May 26, 2024
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A nurse has just received a bag of packed red blood cells (RBCs) for a patient. What is the longest time the nurse can let the blood infuse?
A) 30 minutes
B) 2 hours
C) 4 hours
D) 6 hours
Packed Red Blood Cells (RBCs)
Concentrated red blood cells separated from plasma, used for transfusions to treat anemia or blood loss.
Blood Infuse
The process of transferring blood or blood products directly into a person's bloodstream, commonly known as a blood transfusion.
- Safeguard the administration of intravenous therapy, particularly the management of IV lines and blood transfusion practices.
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satya sasmalJun 02, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Ideally a unit of whole blood or packed RBCs is transfused in 2 hours. This time can be lengthened to 4 hours if the patient is at risk for extracellular volume excess. Beyond 4 hours there is a risk for bacterial contamination of the blood.
Learning Objectives
- Safeguard the administration of intravenous therapy, particularly the management of IV lines and blood transfusion practices.