When a client experiences an adverse reaction to a blood transfusion, the nurse should initially
a. administer oxygen via nasal prongs.
b. discontinue the transfusion.
c. notify the physician.
d. raise the head of the bed.
B
In all cases of transfusion reaction, stop the transfusion and keep the intravenous (IV) line open with normal saline. The physician will need to be notified, but the first action is to stop the blood. The client's condition may warrant administering oxygen or raising the head of the bed to assist with breathing.
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