Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 1872 of 2368

A nurse has just completed a packed red blood cell transfusion. How long should the nurse continue to assess and monitor the client?

  1. 10 to 15 minutes after the transfusion
  2. 1 hour after the transfusion
  3. 4 to 6 hours after the transfusion
  4. Until the next shift begins
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Correct answer: 4 to 6 hours after the transfusion

Monitoring continues for 4 to 6 hours after the transfusion, and the client is taught the signs of a delayed reaction.

Source: Nursing Advanced Skills (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Administer Blood Products: CHECKLIST: ADMINISTER BLOOD PRODUCTS. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026