A nurse is administering an intravenous infusion when the IV pump begins alarming and displaying an 'occlusion' error, despite no visible kinks in the tubing. What is the nurse's priority action?

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

A malfunctioning IV pump can lead to incorrect medication delivery or patient harm. The priority is to stop the potentially unsafe infusion and replace the faulty equipment to ensure accurate and safe medication administration.