Transfusion-associated circulatory overload (TACO) is primarily due to:
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Correct answer: Excessive volume transfused
TACO results from rapid or excessive transfusion leading to volume overload. It is more common in elderly or cardiac patients. Symptoms include dyspnea, hypertension, and pulmonary edema.
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