A client's vital signs prior to a blood transfusion were: temperature (T) = 97.6°F (36.4°C); pulse (P) = 72 beats/min; respirations (R) = 22 breaths/min; blood pressure (BP) = 132/76 mm Hg. Twenty minutes after the transfusion was begun, the client began complaining of feeling "itchy and hot." The nurse discovered a rash on the client's trunk. Vital signs were T = 100.8°F (38.2°C); P = 82 beats/min; R = 24 breaths/min; BP = 146/88 mm Hg. Based on these findings, what is the most appropriate initial intervention?

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The most appropriate initial intervention when a patient shows signs of a transfusion reaction (such as fever, rash, increased heart rate, and blood pressure) is to stop the blood transfusion immediately to prevent further adverse effects.

A Client's Vital Signs Prior to a Blood Transfusion Were