What primary intervention should a nurse who is preparing a blood transfusion perform?

A) Set up the Y tubing.
B) Obtain 0.9% saline.
C) Verify the blood product and the patient.
D) Have the patient void or empty the urine drainage container.

Blood Product

Any therapeutic substance derived from human blood, including red cells, platelets, clotting factors, and plasma, used in transfusions.

Y Tubing

A type of medical tubing split into two branches in a Y shape, commonly used for simultaneous administration of fluids or drugs, or for blood transfusions.

Urine Drainage

The process of removing urine from the body or a medical device used for this purpose, often involving catheters.