What Is the Purpose of Administering a Transfusion? (Select All

question 13

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of administering a transfusion? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Restore intravascular volume
• B) Restore oxygen-carrying capacity of blood
• C) Provide clotting factors
• D) Improve blood pressure

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Definitions:

Aldosterone

A hormone produced by the adrenal glands that helps regulate blood pressure by controlling sodium and potassium levels.

Antidiuretic Hormone

A hormone that helps to control the balance of fluids in the body by reducing the amount of water excreted by the kidneys.

Pituitary Gland Hormones

Hormones secreted by the pituitary gland, an endocrine gland at the base of the brain, affecting various bodily functions.

Bloodstream

The system of blood vessels within the body through which blood flows, delivering oxygen and nutrients to organs and tissues.