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G. Prescribe potassium supplements H. Speed up the transfusion I. Speed up the transfusion and prescribe paracetamol J. Slow the transfusion and prescribe furosemide K. Slow the transfusion and prescribe paracetamol L. Stop the transfusion and prescribe chlorphenamine and adrenaline M. Stop the transfusion and exclude a haemolytic reaction. Send blood

cultures and prescribe broad-spectrum antibiotics N. Stop the transfusion and inform the blood bank. Take blood for full

blood count, clotting screen and Coombs’ testing, and begin fluid resuscitation

For each of the following scenarios, select the most appropriate management plan. Each option may be used once, more than once or not at all.