A 29-year-old female was admitted to the emergency room with severe bleeding.The blood type was tested and determined to be AB,D negative.Six units of RBCs are ordered STAT.Of the following types available in the blood bank,which would be the most preferable for crossmatch?
A)AB,D positive
B)A,D negative
C)A,D positive
D)O,D negative

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Transfusion of RBCs to D-negative recipients should be D negative when possible,especially in the case of females of childbearing age.Type AB recipients can receive AB,A,and B RBCs,as well as type O;type O,especially O,D-negative blood should be reserved for emergencies when the blood type is not known and for type O,D-negative recipients.

A 29-Year-Old Female Was Admitted to the Emergency Room with Severe