Question

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the following are steps in the immediate management of a suspected transfusion reaction except ______. select best answer
medicate the patient and continue the transfusion
call the transfusion service
keep iv line open with normal saline
save the transfused blood products
check the unit and patient id for discrepancies

Explanation:

When a transfusion reaction is suspected, the immediate management includes stopping the transfusion (not continuing it), calling the transfusion service, keeping the IV line open with normal saline, saving the transfused blood products, and checking the unit and patient ID for discrepancies. Continuing the transfusion (as in the first option) is incorrect as it would worsen the reaction.

Answer:

A. Medicate the patient and continue the transfusion