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RYAN BANYAN

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Explain why typing and crossmatching are done prior to a patient receiving a transfusion.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Hydroureter is most often caused by a ________.
 
  A) diuretic drug
  B) kidney stone
  C) urinary tract infection
  D) all of the above



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Tonyam972

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Answer to Question 1

For a transfusion to be successful, the ABO and Rh groups must be compatible between the patient and the donor blood. If incompatibility exists, the patient's blood cells and donor blood cells can agglutinate and cause clogging of blood vessels, which can stop circulation to parts of the body.

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B
Explanation: A) A diuretic drug removes excess urine from the body; hydroureter is the backup of urine in the ureter.
B) Correct
C) A urinary tract infection is not associated with hydroureter.
D) Only one of the answers is correct.




RYAN BANYAN

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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