Multiple Choice
The nurse is providing care to a patient who is receiving a blood transfusion. Ten minutes after the infusion is initiated, the patient reports a headache. On further assessment the nurse notes that the patient is experiencing dyspnea and feels warm to the touch. Which is the priority nursing action by the nurse?
A) Stopping the transfusion
B) Preparing for a full resuscitation
C) Notifying the healthcare provider
D) Decreasing the rate of the transfusion
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