Question

The nurse notes a physician's order written at 10:00 AM for two units of packed red blood cells to be administered to a patient who is anemic as a result of chronic blood loss. If the transfusion is picked up at 11:30 AM, the nurse should plan to hang the unit no later than what time?

A. 11:45 AM
B. 12:00 noon
C. 12:30 PM
D. 3:30 PM

Answer 1

The nurse should plan to hang the unit no later than 12:00 noon.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse should plan to hang the unit no later than 12:00 noon.

The physician's order was written at 10:00 AM and the transfusion is picked up at 11:30 AM. The nurse should plan to hang the unit within 1.5 hours of the order being written. Therefore, the nurse should hang the unit no later than 12:00 noon.