A 54-year-old female patient with a history of autoimmune hemolytic anemia is scheduled to receive a blood transfusion of packed red blood cells (PRBCs). The nurse must ensure the transfusion proceeds safely, as the patient has had previous transfusion reactions. In addition to monitoring vital signs preemptively, which of the following actions should the nurse take during the transfusion process to ensure patient safety?
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