The patient receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer develops a fever of 39.8°F and heart rate of 121 bpm. Within hours, the blood pressure drops from 128/89 mmHg to 91/54 mmHg, capillary refill time increases to 5 seconds, and urine output drops to less than 0.5 mL/kg/hour. Right-sided weakness, slurring of the words, and confusion occurs rapidly and subsides within 2 hours. Hemoptysis is also noted and the gums are oozing. Multiple transfusions are ordered. Which blood product does the nurse administer first?
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