When a patient post-transfusion presents crackles at lung bases, increased BP, and shortness of breath, what should the nurse do?
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Correct answer: Stop the transfusion and assess for fluid overload
These signs point to volume overload; stopping the transfusion and assessing for transfusion-associated circulatory overload is required.
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