The pediatric nurse understands blood types. Which of the following donor/recipient matches are suitable? (Select all that apply.)

A.
Donor: A+ Recipient: A+
B.
Donor: B+ Recipient: B-
C.
Donor: AB+ Recipient: Anyone
D.
Donor: O- Recipient: Anyone
E.
Donor: A- Recipient: A-, A+


ANS: A, D, E
See Box 32-3 for compatibilities between blood donors and recipients.

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