While Receiving a Unit of Packed Red Blood Cells,the Patient

While receiving a unit of packed red blood cells,the patient begins to experience hives around the neck and upper chest.What actions should the nurse perform because of this reaction? (Select all that apply.)

A) Stop the transfusion.
B) Notify the health care provider (HCP) .
C) Return the blood to the blood bank.
D) Administer prescribed antihistamines.
E) Restart the infusion and carefully monitor.

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