Annie Lawrence has a diagnosis of a bleeding ulcer in her stomach.Her physician has ordered a transfusion of packed red blood cells.What will this transfusion do for Ms.Lawrence?

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The transfusion of packed red blood cells will increase the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood, which is important in cases of bleeding ulcers where significant blood loss can lead to low oxygen saturation levels. It will not increase the number of leukocytes (A), concentration of blood-borne pathogens (B), or production of bilirubin (E). It may increase the workload of the kidneys and liver (C) to some extent, but this is not the primary purpose of the transfusion.

Annie Lawrence Has a Diagnosis of a Bleeding Ulcer in Her