Blood transfusion

Blood transfusion ( 30 Questions)

A client with blood type B+ needs a blood transfusion.
Which of the following blood types can the nurse safely administer to this client?


Correct Answer: C

Choice A rationale:

B- blood can be safely transfused to a client with blood type B+ since B+ individuals do not have anti-B antibodies.

However, the reverse is not true.

A client with blood type B+ should not receive B- blood because B- blood has anti-A antibodies that can react with the A antigen present on the recipient's red blood cells.

Choice B rationale:

A- blood can be safely transfused to a client with blood type B+ since B+ individuals do not have anti-A antibodies.

However, the reverse is not true.

A client with blood type B+ should not receive A- blood because A- blood has anti-B antibodies that can react with the B antigen present on the recipient's red blood cells.

Choice C rationale:

O- blood can be safely transfused to a client with blood type B+ because O- blood is universally compatible with all blood types.

O- blood does not contain A, B, or RhD antigens, making it safe for transfusion to recipients with any blood type.

Choice D rationale:

AB- blood can be safely transfused to a client with blood type B+ since B+ individuals do not have anti-A or anti-B antibodies.

However, the reverse is not true.

A client with blood type B+ should not receive AB- blood because AB- blood contains both A and B antigens, which can react with the antibodies present in the recipient's plasma.




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