A patient with blood group B positive requires packed red blood cells. Which donor red-cell group is compatible?
Correct answer: B. B positive
- A. A positive
- B. B positive
- C. AB positive
- D. AB negative
Explanation
A B-positive recipient can receive B-positive packed cells because the donor red cells carry the recipient's ABO and Rh antigens. Group A and AB red cells may react with the recipient's anti-A antibodies.
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