The nurse is reviewing the tissue requirements for organ recipients and donors. Which statement correctly describes which recipients can receive an organ from which donor?
1. Recipients with blood type O are universal recipients.
2. Recipients with blood type A can receive donations from donors with blood types A, AB, and O.
3. Recipients with blood type B can receive donations from donors with blood types A, B, and O.
4. Recipients with blood type AB can receive an organ from any donor blood type.
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Rationale 1: Recipients with blood type O are universal donors and not recipients.
Rationale 2: A recipient with blood type A cannot receive a blood type AB donation.
Rationale 3: A recipient with blood type B cannot receive a blood type A donation.
Rationale 4: Recipients with blood type AB are universal recipients and can receive an organ from any donor blood type.
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