The nurse is administering a blood transfusion to a client.Which should the nurse implement first when a client is complaining of chills and back pain within the first 15 minutes of this transfusion?
A)Infuse normal saline.
B)Give the client a blanket.
C)Stop the infusion.
D)Notify the charge nurse.

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Stopping the infusion is the first and most critical step when a client exhibits signs of a transfusion reaction, such as chills and back pain, to prevent further exposure to the potentially harmful blood product.

The Nurse Is Administering a Blood Transfusion to a Client