Asked by
Shadarien Collins
on Dec 13, 2024Verified
Harold has A-positive blood. He is receiving a series of blood transfusions to treat anemia caused by AIDS. The local blood bank is running low on type A blood. If necessary, which other blood type can Harold receive?
A) A-negative
B) B-positive
C) AB-positive
D) AB-negative
E) O-positive
Anemia
A medical condition in which the blood lacks enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin, leading to reduced oxygen flow to the body's organs.
Blood Transfusions
The medical process of transferring blood or blood components from one person (donor) into another person's bloodstream (recipient).
Blood Type
The classification of human blood based on the presence or absence of antibodies and inherited antigenic substances.
- Recognize and elucidate the importance of blood types and their compatibility in blood transfusions.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize and elucidate the importance of blood types and their compatibility in blood transfusions.