Study Question and Answer on blood transfusion.

For a patient receiving (PRBC)blood when should the nurse check for blood transfusion reactions?.

A. It should be checked after blood transfusion has started.

B.At the end of blood transfusion. C.Every one hour.

D.Check and observe first 5 to 10minutes,and check the patient every 15minutes till the end of the transfusion.

Correct answer is D.

Rationale: Transfusion reaction is often noticed at the beginning of transfusion. Usually first 5 to 15minutes .Follow the doctor orders and your hospital policy and procedures.