What is a recommended action to take if a patient develops a febrile reaction during transfusion?

When a patient experiences a febrile reaction during a transfusion, stopping the transfusion immediately is the recommended course of action. This reaction typically indicates the patient's immune system is responding to donor white blood cells or other components in the transfused blood. By ceasing the transfusion right away, you mitigate the risk of a more severe reaction and prevent further exposure to the blood product that might be causing the problem.

In addition to stopping the transfusion, it’s essential to provide supportive care to the patient, which may include temp monitoring and symptom management. The transfusion should not be resumed until a thorough evaluation has been completed and the cause of the reaction has been established.

Other actions, such as continuing the transfusion and monitoring, can potentially worsen the patient's condition and lead to more serious complications. Meanwhile, administering antibiotics might not be appropriate since the febrile reaction is usually not related to an infection but rather an immune response, and giving fluids does not address the immediate concern of stopping the transfusion.