Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 1858 of 2368
Ten minutes after a packed red blood cell transfusion begins, the client reports low back pain and chills. What should the nurse do first?
- Stop the transfusion
- Slow the rate and reassess in 15 minutes
- Give a prescribed antipyretic and continue the infusion
- Draw blood cultures before changing the infusion
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Correct answer: Stop the transfusion
Any sign of a transfusion reaction requires stopping the transfusion first, then assessing the client and notifying the provider.
Source: Nursing Advanced Skills (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Administer Blood Products: APPLYING THE NURSING PROCESS. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026