Janice Romero, age 24 , has recently been diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). To provide long-term venous access, she is having an implanted port placed. She had a 21-gauge peripheral IV inserted in her right arm prior to surgery. After her port was placed, Mrs. Romero's health care provider prescribed two units of packed red blood cells (PRBCs). You note a prescribed intervention for the use of a blood warmer for the transfusions. When you talk to Mrs. Romero about the blood transfusion, she tells you that the last time she received blood she had chills and fever during the transfusion.
Prescribed Interventions
Two units PRBCs via blood warmer stat
Intravenous fluids: D5 1/2 NSS at 50m(/ℎ)
Developing Clinical Reasoning and Clinical Judgment
Identify the site you will use to administer blood to Mrs. Romero. Why did you choose this site?