The nurse explains to a client receiving packed RBCs that the blood product is produced by centrifuging (spinning) whole blood, which forces the RBCs to the bottom of the container. For which client would packed RBCs be the best choice?
A) A client who has anemia
B) A client who has massive acute hemorrhaging
C) A client with thrombocytopenia
D) A client with hypovolemic shock

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Packed RBCs are primarily used to treat anemia because they increase the red blood cell count and improve oxygen-carrying capacity without significantly increasing blood volume.

The Nurse Explains to a Client Receiving Packed RBCs That