The nurse is providing care to a patient who is receiving a blood transfusion. Ten minutes after the infusion is initiated, the patient reports a headache. On further assessment the nurse notes that the patient is experiencing dyspnea and feels warm to the touch. Which is the priority nursing action by the nurse?

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Stopping the transfusion is the priority action when a patient shows signs of a transfusion reaction, such as headache, dyspnea, and feeling warm, to prevent further complications.

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