Ten Minutes After the Transfusion of a Unit of Packed

question 21

Multiple Choice

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

• A) Prepare to resuscitate the client.
• B) Slow the rate of the transfusion.
• C) Discontinue the transfusion.
• D) Notify the client's medical practitioner.

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