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Mr. Jones is receiving a transfusion of packed red blood cells. He complains of chills and low back pain, has facial flushing, and his vital signs are as follows: Temperature 100.1 F , BP 88/42, Pulse 125 beats per minute. These are different from his baseline readings of T-98.8F, BP 128/74, Pulse 84 beats per minute. After assessing Mr. Jones, what should your first intervention be? Call the physician to inform him/her of what is going on Administer antihistamines as ordered Retake the patient’s vital signs Discontinue the transfusion