A patient is scheduled for cardiac surgery. The type of blood product that this patient will most likely receive would be
1. packed red blood cells.
2. whole blood.
3. platelets.
4. fresh frozen plasma.
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Rationale: Packed red blood cells are commonly used for treating significant bleeding associated with trauma and surgery. Whole blood is no longer routinely used for transfusions. Platelets are used for patients with severe thrombocytopenia, from any cause, to either treat acute bleeding or to prevent bleeding. Fresh frozen plasma is primarily used for treatment of clotting factor deficiencies.
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