A nurse who is left-handed is preparing to perform a straight catheterization for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Contact the provider for further orders:
Contacting the provider for further orders might delay the administration of blood, which is crucial in situations where there is an urgent need, such as severe bleeding or anemia. Given that the unit of blood available is type O negative, which is universally compatible with most recipients in emergency situations, waiting for further orders could jeopardize the client's health.
B. Complete an incident report:
There is no incident or error that occurred in this situation. Using type O negative blood for a recipient with type A positive blood is an accepted practice in emergencies, and therefore, does not warrant the completion of an incident report.
C. Administer the blood as ordered:
Type O negative blood can be safely administered to recipients with any blood type in emergency situations. Since the client requires blood, and the unit available is type O negative, which is universally compatible, administering the blood as ordered is the appropriate action to ensure timely treatment.
D. Notify the blood bank:
Notifying the blood bank is unnecessary in this situation. The nurse has a unit of type O negative blood on hand, which is appropriate for immediate administration to the client with type A positive blood. There's no need to inform the blood bank as the blood is compatible and can be safely administered.

A. Raise the bed to a comfortable height:
Raising the bed to a comfortable height is essential for proper body mechanics and preventing back strain. It ensures the nurse can perform the procedure efficiently and safely.

B. Stand on the left side of the bed:
While a left-handed nurse might prefer to stand on the left side for better access, this choice depends on the room layout and client position. Standing on the side where the nurse is most comfortable is essential, but it is not the primary action compared to ensuring proper bed height.

C. Raise the side rail on the working side of the bed:
Raising the side rail on the working side of the bed could obstruct the nurse's access to the client and is not generally recommended during procedures requiring close access to the client.

D. Use the non-dominant hand to insert the catheter:
The dominant hand, in this case, the left hand, should be used to insert the catheter for better control and precision. The non-dominant hand is typically used to hold the genitalia and provide stability.