What action should the nurse take next after stopping the transfusion?
A. Administer a dose of prescribed PRN antipyretic medication
B. Infuse normal saline solution through separate IV tubing
C. Obtain a urinalysis and send it to the lab with blood bag and tubing
D. Reassess Mr. H's vital sings anf oxygen saturation level
Answer: B. Infuse normal saline solution through separate IV tubing
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