A client receiving packed RBCs develops chills, low back pain, and fever. What should the nurse do first?

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B. Stop the transfusion and keep the IV line open with normal saline — Signs of transfusion reaction require immediate cessation of the transfusion while maintaining IV access with normal saline using new tubing per protocol.

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A. Slow the transfusion rate

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C. Discard the blood tubing immediately

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D. Administer the next unit to compare the reaction