During a blood transfusion, the patient begins to have chills and back pain. What is the nurse’s priority action?1) Slow the infusion rate of the blood and continue to monitor the patient for any changes in vital signs.2) Prepare to give an Intravenous bolus of Lactated Ringer’s solution to dilute the blood.3) Discontinue the infusion immediately, and notify the prescriber and laboratory of the findings.4) Continue to monitor the patient, these symptoms are a normal during a blood transfusion.
[Expert Solution]: During a blood transfusion, the patient…
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