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The nurse is providing care for a patient who is receiving a blood transfusion. Pre-transfusion vital signs were blood pressure (BP), 144/78 mm Hg; temperature (T), 98.4F; pulse (P), 86; respirations (R), 14.
 
  Now, approximately an hour after the transfusion was initiated, the patient's vital signs are BP, 168/92 mm Hg; P, 98; R, 20. Next, the nurse should
 
  1. Record the vital signs.
  2. Listen to the patient's breath sounds.
  3. Notify the physician.
  4. Slow the transfusion rate.
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Good timing, thanks!
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Thank you, thank you, thank you!
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Smart ... Thanks!
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