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Blood transfusion fever, chills, back pain, hypotension within 15 min. Immediate action?

Options
ASlow the rate
BGive Avil
CStop transfusion immediately and infuse normal saline with new tubing Correct Answer
DNotify physician
Correct Answer & Explanation

Option C: Stop transfusion immediately and infuse normal saline with new tubing

Rationale

Acute hemolytic reaction due to ABO incompatibility. Immediate action is to stop transfusion to prevent further incompatible blood. Maintain IV with NS using new tubing, then notify physician and blood bank.

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