A client receiving a blood transfusion begins to have difficulty breathing and complains of itchiness.What action should the nurse instruct a new graduate RN to take first?
A)Stop the infusion.
B)Call a code blue.
C)Reassess the client.
D)Administer albuterol.

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Stopping the infusion is the first action to take when a client shows signs of a transfusion reaction, such as difficulty breathing and itchiness, to prevent further exposure to the potentially harmful blood product.

A Client Receiving a Blood Transfusion Begins to Have Difficulty