A client with a gastrointestinal bleed secondary to alcohol abuse and a hemoglobin level of 5.8 g/dL has been ordered a transfusion of packed red blood cells
The client possesses type B antibodies but lacks type D antigens on his red cells. Transfusion of which of the following blood types would be least likely to produce a transfusion reaction?
A)
B-
B)
B+
C)
A+
D)
A-
Ans:
D
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The client's blood type is A- and would necessitate A- or O- donor blood. Other types would induce a transfusion reaction.
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