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Fred is going to receive a blood transfusion. How frequently should we do his observations?

  • Temperature and pulse before the blood transfusion begins, then every hour, and at the end of bag/unit.

  • Temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration before the blood transfusion begins, then after 15 minutes, then as indicated in local guidelines, and finally at the end of the bag/unit.

  • Temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration and urinalysis before the blood transfusion, then at end of bag.

  • Pulse, blood pressure and respiration every hour, and at the end of the bag.