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A 52-year-old client's abdominal aortic aneurysm ruptured. She received rapid massive blood transfusions for bleeding. One potential complication of blood administration for which she is especially at risk is:
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Massive transfusions can cause hypocalcemia due to citrate in stored blood binding with calcium, especially in rapid transfusions.