Matching Donor Blood Types with Recipients for Blood Transfusions

What happens when a transfusion reaction occurs?

Choose the correct options:

1. Symptoms go away with little to no treatment.

2. Signs of a more serious reaction include respiratory difficulty, a high fever, hypotension (low blood pressure), and red urine (hemoglobinuria).

3. Patients' needs determine the amount and percentage of blood transfused.

4. Red blood cells of types B and AB can be obtained with type A blood.

5. Red blood cells of types A and AB can be obtained with type B blood.

Answer:

The correct options are 2 and 3.

When a transfusion reaction occurs, the signs of a more serious reaction include respiratory difficulty, a high fever, hypotension (low blood pressure), and red urine (hemoglobinuria). These symptoms may require medical intervention. The patient's needs will determine how much and what percentage of blood is transfused to alleviate the reaction and maintain stability.

It is important to properly match blood types in transfusions to avoid adverse reactions and ensure the best outcome for the patient.