A patient is transported by ambulance with massive hemorrhage from a gunshot injury. Immediate transfusion of packed red blood cells is indicated. Which blood does the nurse anticipate transfusing?

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In emergency situations, when the patient's blood type is not yet known, type O blood can be transfused as it is considered the universal donor blood type. This is because type O red blood cells do not have A or B antigens on their surface, which reduces the risk of a transfusion reaction. Type AB blood is not a good choice in this scenario as it is considered the universal recipient blood type and may not have enough readily available blood products.

A Patient Is Transported by Ambulance with Massive Hemorrhage from a Gunshot