Anurse is preparing to administer a unit of packed red blood cells to a critically ill client. two nurses have performed the verification process, and the unit label indicates that it is in-date and unexpired. on inspection, the nurse notices a large air bubble at the top of the bag. what is the appropriate action by the nurse at this time?

Mrs. h, age 42 years, is experiencing severe rheumatoid arthritis in her wrists, fingers, and knees. the joints are quite inflamed, red, and swollen. she is sitting rigidly in a chair and refuses to put on a sweater, even though she is shivering, or let anyone touch her arms. she has been prescribed an analgesic and an anti-inflammatory drug, but her dose is not due for another hour. she is feeling nauseated, so she has not eaten for the past 8 hours. based on patient history and the signs and symptoms, discuss how the effects of pain are exacerbating her condition.