When administering a blood transfusion to a client, which tasks can the nurse delegate to the experienced unlicensed personnel? (Select all that apply.)
A) Assisting the client to a comfortable position
B) Reporting any complaints to the physician
C) Taking the client's vital signs
D) Verifying the client's identity with the nurse

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Two professional nurses are required to verify the client's identity and verify the blood product being used is correct. An unlicensed personnel can assist the client to a comfortable position and can take (and usually chart) the client's vital signs. Any client complaints should be reported to the nurse, not the physician, by the unlicensed personnel.

When Administering a Blood Transfusion to a Client, Which Tasks