The nurse is administering blood to the client. During the infusion, the client reports a headache and feeling very tired. What will the nurse do first?
A) notify the physician
B) notify the blood bank
C) check the client's vital signs
D) check the client's temperature
E) pause the infusion
Ans: E
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If symptoms occur after the infusion of blood has started, stop the transfusion immediately and keep the IV open with normal saline. Vital signs can then be safely taken.
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