The Most Important Initial Step in Evaluating a Suspected Hemolytic

question 17

Multiple Choice

The most important initial step in evaluating a suspected hemolytic transfusion reaction is to:

• A) perform a CBC and urinalysis.
• B) perform a DAT.
• C) recheck the compatibility testing, using a pre- and post-sample.
• D) reconfirm the patient's identity and reexamine all pre-transfusion testing.

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