PRBCs have an advantage over whole blood in that they can be given ________

A) to any patient without cross-matching
B) during emergency resuscitation
C) without causing fluid overload
D) without the risk of causing a transfusion reaction


Answer: C

A) PRBCs need to be cross-matched before being transfused.
B) Drugs, rather than PRBCs, are given during emergency resuscitation.
D) PRBCs do cause a transfusion reaction if they are not typed and cross-matched before administration.

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