The Most Important Step in the Safe Administration of Blood

question 71

Multiple Choice

The most important step in the safe administration of blood is to:

• A) perform compatibility testing accurately.
• B) get an accurate patient history.
• C) exclude disqualified donors.
• D) accurately identify the donor unit and intended recipient.

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