A patient receiving blood begins complaining of severe chest pain and a feeling of warmth. What should the nurse do first?

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The first priority is to discontinue the blood transfusion as these symptoms may indicate a potential transfusion reaction. Once the transfusion is stopped, the nurse can then assess the patient's vital signs and cardiovascular status, and contact the physician for further orders and interventions if needed. Administering diuretics as ordered may not be appropriate at this time and depends on the physician's assessment and orders.

A Patient Receiving Blood Begins Complaining of Severe Chest Pain