When the child receiving a transfusion complains of back pain and itching,the nurse's initial action would be to:
A) notify the charge nurse.
B) disconnect intravenous lines immediately.
C) give diphenhydramine (Benadryl).
D) clamp off blood and keep line open with normal saline.

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If a blood transfusion reaction occurs,the first action is to stop the blood infusion,keep the line open with normal saline,and notify the charge nurse.

When the Child Receiving a Transfusion Complains of Back Pain