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The nurse will prepare access to the patient’s vein and check it for functionality and permeability. Blood component transfusions also need to be considered in the light of other treatments the patient may be receiving.
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Given that the transfusion may take several hours, we would advise patients to make themselves as comfortable as possible. They can eat and drink during the transfusion.
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It is advisable to monitor blood pressure, pulse and temperature before administering any blood product.
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Patients will be asked to tell the nurse about anything they may have noticed during the transfusion..
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