Question

The nurse is caring for a client with sickle cell disease who is scheduled to receive a

unit of packed red blood cells. Which of the following is an appropriate action for the
nurse when administering
the infusion?
A) Storing the packed red cells in the medicine refrigerator while starting IV
B) Slow the rate of infusion if the client develops fever or chills
C) Limit the infusion time of each of the unit to a maximum of 4 hours
D) Assess vital signs every 15 minutes throughout the entire infusion

Answer 1

The appropriate action for the nurse when administering a unit of packed red blood cells to a client with sickle cell disease is to assess vital signs every 15 minutes throughout the entire infusion.

Step-by-step explanation:

The appropriate action for the nurse when administering a unit of packed red blood cells to a client with sickle cell disease is to assess vital signs every 15 minutes throughout the entire infusion (option D). This is important to monitor the client's response to the transfusion and identify any potential adverse reactions. Options A, B, and C are not the correct actions for administering the infusion.