Question

While reviewing the medical record of a newly admitted client, the nurse identifies that the client is considered a universal donor. Which blood type would this client most likely have?

a) AB positive
b) A negative
c) O negative
d) B positive

Answer 1

The individual with blood type O negative is considered a universal donor, as their blood can be donated to recipients of any ABO/Rh blood type without causing an immune response.

Step-by-step explanation:

The blood type considered the universal donor is O negative (O-). Individuals with this blood type can donate blood to any other blood type because their red blood cells lack A or B antigens, which prevents an immune response in the recipient. In contrast, AB positive individuals are considered universal recipients since they can receive blood from any blood type, having both A and B antigens and no anti-A or anti-B antibodies.