What is the first thing a nurse does prior to administering blood patient?

The nurse must verify the patient information against the blood product before administering blood to a patient. This includes:

- Checking the patient's name, medical record number, and blood type against the information on the blood product label.

- Checking the expiration date on the blood product label.

- Checking the blood product for any signs of damage or leakage.

- If any discrepancies are noted, the nurse must hold the blood product and notify the blood bank.