During a transfusion, if a patient complains of itching and develops hives but is hemodynamically stable, what should the nurse do?
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Correct answer: Stop the transfusion and treat as an allergic reaction
Development of urticaria and itching signals a possible allergic transfusion reaction; the transfusion should be stopped and treated accordingly.
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