The nurse is caring for a client in need of a blood transfusion. The client's family member states that he would like to be considered to donate blood
The nurse notes that the client has several tattoos and asks the client when he obtained his last tattoo. If the family member obtained his last tattoo on February 14, 2012, which date would he be eligible to donate blood? A) After August 14, 2012
B) After February 14, 2013
C) After February 14, 2014
D) After February 14, 2017
B
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The American Association of Blood Banks rejects potential blood donors who have received a tattoo within 1 year. Using this rule, the family member would be eligible to donate after February 14, 2013.
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