During the first 15 minutes of administering blood to a client, the client complains of shortness of breath, low back pain, and itching all over the body. Which interventions should the nurse implement? Select all that apply.
1. Administer 0.5 mL of epinephrine, an adrenergic, intravenously.
2. Assess the client’s temperature, pulse, and blood pressure.
3. Infuse normal saline at 125 mL an hour via a peripheral IV.
4. Discontinue the blood at the hub of the intravenous catheter.
5. Notify the client’s health-care provider of the situation.
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