A Client Receiving a Blood Transfusion Begins to Have Difficulty

question 4

Multiple Choice

A client receiving a blood transfusion begins to have difficulty breathing and complains of itchiness.What action should the nurse instruct a new graduate RN to take first?

• A)Stop the infusion.
• B)Call a code blue.
• C)Reassess the client.
• D)Administer albuterol.

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