Following a Platelet Concentrate Transfusion, a Patient Did Not Obtain

question 9

Multiple Choice

Following a platelet concentrate transfusion, a patient did not obtain the calculated corrected count increment that was expected. The possible reason(s) this did not occur is(are) the:

• A) patient had a fever.
• B) patient was actively bleeding.
• C) patient has leukocyte antibodies.
• D) all of the above are correct.

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