The use of O-negative blood in the prehospital setting is impractical because:
A. it expires in 24 hours.
B. not everyone can receive O-negative blood.
C. the blood cannot be typed and cross-matched.
D. it requires refrigeration
Ans: D. it requires refrigeration
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