A 60-year-old woman with multiple traumatic injuries has experienced severe blood loss and is prescribed to receive blood immediately. The nurse realizes that because there is insufficient time for type and crossmatch, the patient could receive which types of blood?. Select all that apply.

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O-negative is the universal donor and can be given to anyone. O-positive is the most common blood type and is often used in emergencies when there is not enough time for type and crossmatch.

A 60-Year-Old Woman with Multiple Traumatic Injuries Has Experienced Severe