A nurse has participated in organizing a blood donation drive at a local community center. Which of the following individuals would most likely be disallowed from donating blood?
A) A man who is 81 years of age
B) A woman whose blood pressure is 88/51 mm Hg
C) A man who donated blood 4 months ago
D) A woman who has type 1 diabetes
Ans: B
Feedback:
For potential blood donors, systolic arterial BP should be 90 to 180 mm Hg, and the diastolic pressure should be 50 to 100 mm Hg. There is no absolute upper age limit. Donation 4 months ago does not preclude safe repeat donation and diabetes is not a contraindication.
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