Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Simulated
The ED nurse receives a client who is bleeding profusely from a gunshot wound. Which action by the nurse will best help this client avoid complications of extreme blood loss?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Type O blood (B) is the universal donor and can be given immediately to prevent complications from blood loss. Type and match (A) delays treatment, AB+ (C) is not universal, and family donation (D) is impractical acutely.