Cross-Matching of Blood Is Ordered for a Client Before Major

question 21

Multiple Choice

Cross-matching of blood is ordered for a client before major surgery. What does this process do?

• A) Determines compatibility between blood specimens
• B) Determines a person's blood type
• C) Predicts the amount of needed blood replacement
• D) Specifies the donor and the recipient of the blood

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