A patient complains of chills, back pain, and shortness of breath a few minutes after the blood infusion is started. The first thing the nurse should do is:
a. slow down the blood infusion.
b. stop the blood infusion and start the saline.
c. monitor vital signs and call the physician.
d. start low-flow oxygen as per facility protocol.
b. stop the blood infusion and start the saline.
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