A 4-Unit Crossmatch Is Ordered on a Patient for Emergency

question 10

Multiple Choice

A 4-unit crossmatch is ordered on a patient for emergency surgery. The patient's blood type is group B-positive. The blood bank inventory only contains two B positive packed cells. What other type is ABO compatible with this patient?

• A) A-positive
• B) A-negative
• C) AB-positive
• D) O-negative

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