One hour into a transfusion, a client develops dyspnea, crackles, jugular venous distention, and hypertension. Which complication is most likely?

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B. Transfusion-associated circulatory overload (TACO) — TACO is volume overload from transfusion, causing hypertension, JVD, and pulmonary congestion. Stop/slow transfusion per protocol, position upright, and give diuretics/oxygen as ordered.

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A. Acute hemolytic reaction

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C. Transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI)

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D. Febrile non-hemolytic reaction