Ten Minutes After the Transfusion of a Unit of Packed

question 15

Multiple Choice

Ten minutes after the transfusion of a unit of packed red blood cells was initiated,Mr.Ericson complained of a headache.The nurse assesses that Mr.Ericson has slight shortness of breath and feels warm to the touch.What action by the nurse is the priority?

• A)Notify the physician
• B)Discontinue the transfusion
• C)Slow the rate of the transfusion
• D)Prepare to resuscitate the client

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