A 44-Year-Old Woman Has a Hemoglobin Level of 6

question 23

Multiple Choice

A 44-year-old woman has a hemoglobin level of 6.1 g/dL.White blood cell and platelet counts are within normal levels.The patient is group O D-negative with a negative antibody screen.Crossmatches are compatible.However,15 minutes after the start of the first transfusion,she experiences erythema and hives.What type of transfusion reaction is occurring?

• A) Urticarial
• B) Febrile nonhemolytic
• C) Delayed hemolytic
• D) Acute hemolytic

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