A patient complains of chills, dizziness, and feeling hot during a blood transfusion. What are the nurse's most appropriate actions? (Select all that apply.)
a. Check the patient's vital signs.
b. Stop the blood transfusion.
c. Slow the rate of infusion.
d. Notify the physician and blood bank.
A, B, D
STOP (do not slow down) the transfusion immediately even when you just suspect a reaction. Remain with the patient, observing signs and symptoms and monitoring vital signs as often as every 5 minutes. Immediately notify the health care provider or emergency response team and the blood bank.
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