The nurse initiates a transfusion of red blood cells for a patient in acute hemorrhagic shock. The patient develops dyspnea, hypotension, and hypoxemia. What action should the nurse perform first?
Administer PRN diphenhydramine (Benadryl®).
Stop the blood transfusion.
Notify the healthcare provider.
Initiate 1000 mL NS IV fluid bolus.
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