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alaric brito
on Oct 25, 2024Verified
The nurse is preparing to administer a unit of blood to a patient using blood tubing.On the blood product side of the Y tubing,the nurse will hang blood.What will be hung on the other side of the Y tubing?
A) Dextrose 5%
B) Normal saline
C) Dextrose 10%
D) Dextrose 5%/normal saline
Y Tubing
A type of medical tubing that branches into two limbs at one end, often used in transfusions or infusions.
Normal Saline
An isotonic solution of sodium chloride (0.9% NaCl) in water that matches the salt concentration of the body, commonly used for hydration and as a flush for medical catheters.
- Learn the procedures for ensuring the safe transfusion of blood.
- Identify the storage and handling procedures for blood products.
Verified Answer
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Learning Objectives
- Learn the procedures for ensuring the safe transfusion of blood.
- Identify the storage and handling procedures for blood products.