A 160-Pound Man Was Transfused with 1 Unit of Whole

question 44

Multiple Choice

A 160-pound man was transfused with 1 unit of whole blood after being rescued from a burning apartment building. His hematocrit was determined to be 27% before transfusion. What would you expect his hematocrit to be in 48 hours?

• A) 28%
• B) 30%
• C) 40%
• D) 45%

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