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A client is receiving a blood transfusion when he begins to complain of difficulty breathing. The nurse notes an elevated blood pressure and a cough. Based on these signs, the nurse should prepare to manage which of the following complications?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Difficulty breathing, elevated blood pressure, and cough suggest circulatory overload, a transfusion complication due to fluid volume excess.