A patient is admitted with a hemoglobin of 6.2 g/dL and is prescribed a transfusion of packed red blood cells. Which action should the nurse take first?
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A
Verify the blood product with another licensed nurse at the bedside
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B
Obtain a set of vital signs after starting the infusion
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C
Premedicate the patient with diphenhydramine
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D
Set the infusion pump to deliver the unit over 6 hours