A client who had a total hip placement at 9 AM is receiving an autologous blood transfusion that was started at 11 AM. At the change of shift (3 PM), the day nurse reports that there is 50 mL of the...

A client who had a total hip placement at 9 AM is receiving an autologous blood transfusion that was started at 11 AM. At the change of shift (3 PM), the day nurse reports that there is 50 mL of the unit of blood remaining to be infused. Which of the following is a priority action for the evening nurse?

1. Keep the blood transfusing at the same rate.

2. Increase the rate so it will infuse by 4 PM.

3. Discontinue the blood transfusion at the beginning of the shift.

4. Maintain the current rate and discontinue the blood transfusion at 5 PM.