An appropriate technique for the nurse to implement for a blood transfusion is to:

A) provide medication through the intravenous (IV) tubing with the blood.
B) regulate the flow of blood so that it infuses over 8 hours.
C) clear the IV tubing with normal saline after the blood infuses.
D) administer a blood product with clots through a filter line.

After the blood has infused,clear the IV line with 0.9% normal saline and discard the blood bag according to agency policy.Medication should never be injected into the same IV line as a blood component because of the risk of contaminating the blood product with pathogens and the possibility of incompatibility.A separate IV line must be maintained if the patient requires IV infusion (total parenteral nutrition,pain control)during the transfusion.A unit of blood should not hang for longer than 4 hours because of the danger of bacterial growth.Check the appearance of blood product for leaks,bubbles,clots,or a purplish color.Do not transfuse blood if its integrity is compromised.Blood serves as a medium for bacteria.