A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Receiving a Transfusion

question 5

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a patient receiving a transfusion and assesses that the patient is wheezing and is complaining of back pain.What nursing action should take place after stopping the transfusion?

• A) Discontinue the intravenous (IV)transfusion.
• B) Notify the charge nurse.
• C) Administer heparin.
• D) Raise the patient's head.

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