Why Is Whole Blood Contraindicated for Patients with Severe Chronic

question 63

Multiple Choice

Why is whole blood contraindicated for patients with severe chronic anemia?

• A) These patients have a reduced number of red blood cells.
• B) The plasma volume of these patients is decreased.
• C) The plasma volume of these patients is increased.
• D) These patients have an increased number of red blood cells.

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