In most situations,patients who type as Rh(D)negative should receive
A)Rh(D)-negative red blood cells
B)Rh(D)-positive red blood cells
C)Rh(E)-negative red blood cells
D)Rh(E)-positive red blood cells

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Patients who type as Rh(D)negative should receive Rh(D)-negative red blood cells to prevent the risk of Rh(D) sensitization, which could cause severe hemolytic disease of the newborn. Rh(D)-positive red blood cells are not safe for Rh(D)negative patients. Rh(E)-negative or Rh(E)-positive red blood cells have no relevance to Rh(D) typing and should not be given based on Rh(D) status.

In Most Situations,patients Who Type as Rh(D)negative Should Receive