Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 78%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for a patient receiving treatment for a hemolytic reaction from a mismatched blood transfusion. The nurse understands that this the incompatible blood is causing what?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
A hemolytic reaction involves the immune system destroying incompatible RBCs, leading to hemolysis. Malformed RBCs, B12 deficiency, and immature RBCs are unrelated to this reaction.