Flashcard 3 - Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies Flashcard Set for the NCLEX-RN Exam

30 minutes

The nurse must be ready to begin the administration of blood or blood products shortly after it arrives in the patient care area. A time window of 30 minutes is generally the rule. Blood products are required to be administered within 4 hours of leaving the controlled refrigerated environment to ensure the freshness and quality of the product.”