Problem
• Hanging the blood product using normal saline and filtered tubing set.
• Taking a full set of vital signs prior to starting the blood transfusion.
• Using gloves to start the clients IV if needed and to handle the blood product expand by answered the following for each one.
o Nursing actions before, during and after a blood transfusion with it"s nursing actions and rationales.
o Blood transfusion compatibilities.
o Understanding age related changes.
What alterations in the usual protocol are necessary for the nurse to implement when administering a blood transfusion to an older adult?
The response must include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.