A patient with multiple traumatic injuries has experienced severe blood loss and is prescribed to receive blood immediately. The nurse realizes that since there is not sufficient time for type and crossmatch, the patient will most likely receive which type of blood?

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In emergencies, when there is insufficient time for type and crossmatch, type O negative blood is considered the "universal donor" because it is compatible with all blood types. Therefore, it is the safest choice when time is of the essence.

A Patient with Multiple Traumatic Injuries Has Experienced Severe Blood