A critically injured trauma person needs immediate whole blood transfusions and has a blood type of AB+. The nurse realises that this person may receive which blood type?

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Individuals with blood type AB+ are considered universal recipients, meaning they can receive blood transfusions from individuals of any ABO blood group (A, B, AB, O) as well as Rh status (positive or negative). Therefore, this critically injured trauma person may receive any blood type.

A Critically Injured Trauma Person Needs Immediate Whole Blood Transfusions