A patient complains of chills,dizziness,and feeling hot during a blood transfusion.What are the nurse's most appropriate actions? (Select all that apply.)

A) Check the patient's vital signs.
B) Stop the blood transfusion.
C) Slow the rate of infusion.
D) Notify the physician and blood bank.

Blood Transfusion

The process of transferring blood or blood components from one person (donor) into the bloodstream of another person (recipient) to replace lost components of the blood.

Notify Physician

The act of informing a doctor about a patient's condition or changes in their health status.

Vital Signs

Clinical measurements that indicate the state of a patient’s essential body functions, including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure.