How Might Platelet Survival Be Improved in a Patient Receiving

question 37

Multiple Choice

How might platelet survival be improved in a patient receiving platelets despite a near perfect HLA match between recipient and donor?

• A) Wash the platelets before transfusion
• B) Remove red blood cells from the donor unit
• C) Remove leukocytes from the donor unit
• D) Transfuse using a blood warmer

Recognize the significance of sensory receptors in detecting environmental changes.

Understand the distinction between well-structured and ill-structured problems.

Recognize the application and limits of programmed decision-making.

Identify the characteristics and applications of rules and standard operating procedures in decision making.

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