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    Ati ew n300 med surg final proctored exam
    Select All That Apply

    The nurse is preparing to administer a unit of packed red blood cells (PRBC's) to a patient whose blood type is A- (negative). The nurse knows that this patient can receive transfusions from which blood types? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY).

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. O- is the universal donor for red blood cells and compatible with all negative blood types. B. AB- blood contains A, B antigens, which are incompatible with A- recipients. C. O+ blood is incompatible due to the Rh positive factor; A- patients must receive Rh-negative blood. D. A+ blood is incompatible because of the Rh positive factor. E. A- blood is compatible as it matches both ABO and Rh type.

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