A patient with A positive (A+)blood type has had extensive blood loss secondary to a traumatic limb amputation.If A+ blood is not available, which alternate blood types could this patient receive? Select all that apply.
A)A negative (A-)
B)AB positive (AB+)
C)AB negative (AB-)
D)O positive (O+)
E)O negative (O-)

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Patients with A+ blood type can receive A-, O+, and O- blood types in addition to their own. A- and O- are universal donors for their respective Rh groups, and O+ can be given to any positive Rh blood type. AB blood types are universal recipients, not donors, and thus not suitable for an A+ recipient.

A Patient with a Positive (A+)blood Type Has Had Extensive