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Anti-K Was Detected in a Patient's Serum 1 Year Ago

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Anti-K was detected in a patient's serum 1 year ago in a routine antibody screen. This patient was transfused red cells containing antigen specific for anti-K. Forty-eight hours later the patient began exhibiting signs of a hemolytic anemia. What type of transfusion reaction is present?


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Pulse

Throbbing caused by the regular alternating contraction and expansion of an artery.

Blood Pressure

The pressure of circulating blood against the walls of blood vessels, often measured as an indicator of heart health.

Superficial

On the surface.

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