A client with pancreatitis has an order to receive parenteral nutrition with lipid infusions three times a week. The first transfusion of lipids is started slowly, but after a few minutes, the client reports back pain and becomes dyspneic. Which action should be taken by the nurse?

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The client's symptoms suggest a possible allergic reaction to the lipid infusion, and the infusion should be stopped immediately. The physician should be notified and orders obtained for treatment of the reaction. The other options may be appropriate interventions, but stopping the infusion and notifying the physician is the priority action.

A Client with Pancreatitis Has an Order to Receive Parenteral