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The nurse monitors a client receiving 1 unit of packed red blood cells intravenously. Which action is appropriate when the client states "I can't catch my breath!"?
1. Decrease the rate of infusion.
2. Notify the health care provider.
3. Apply oxygen at 4 liters via nasal cannula.
4. Follow facility protocol. 5. Administer acetylsalicylic acid previously prescribed for pain.