If necessary, type AB positive blood may be considered the universal recipient because:
A)it has no antibodies to destroy the donated RBCs
B)the positive Rh factor is not a problem for a recipient
C)both A and B
D)both A and B, and the recipient's antigens will be diluted

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Type AB positive blood has no antibodies to destroy the donated RBCs, and the positive Rh factor is not a problem for a recipient. Therefore, it can receive blood from any ABO blood group without an immune reaction.

If Necessary, Type AB Positive Blood May Be Considered the Universal