A patient had an acute intravascular hemolytic reaction during a blood transfusion.After discontinuing the blood transfusion,what is the nurse's next action?

A) Run normal saline through the existing tubing.
B) Start normal saline at to-keep-open (TKO) rate with new tubing.
C) Discontinue the IV catheter.
D) Return the blood to the blood bank.

Intravascular Hemolytic Reaction

Intravascular hemolytic reaction is a medical condition where red blood cells are destroyed inside the blood vessels, leading to symptoms like anemia, jaundice, and in severe cases, kidney failure.

Blood Transfusion

The process of transferring blood or blood-based products from one person into the circulatory system of another.

Normal Saline

A sterile solution of sodium chloride (salt) in water, used in medicine for hydration, wound cleaning, and as a vehicle for administering medications.