What is the nurse's priority action for a client receiving blood develops chills and back pain?

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A. stop the transfusion and keep the IV line open with normal saline using new tubing — The first step for a suspected transfusion reaction is to stop the transfusion and maintain IV access with normal saline using new tubing.

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B. flush the blood line with dextrose solution

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C. slow the transfusion and give acetaminophen first

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D. discard the IV access because it is contaminated