Which blood product is most appropriate for a patient with active major hemorrhagic anemia needing oxygen‐carrying capacity?
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Correct answer: Packed red blood cells
Packed red blood cells increase hemoglobin/oxygen‐carrying capacity, making them appropriate in hemorrhagic anemia.
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