The nurse can decrease the danger of transfusion reactions in a client by
A) adding sterile saline to the blood transfusion.
B) forcing fluids.
C) infusing the blood slowly during the first 15 minutes.
D) monitoring the urine output.

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It is recommended that the transfusion begin slowly and that the client be closely monitored. If no evidence of a reaction is noted within the first 15 minutes, flow can then be increased to the prescribed rate.

The Nurse Can Decrease the Danger of Transfusion Reactions in a Client