What is the purpose of administering a transfusion? (Select all that apply. )
A)Restore intravascular volume.
B)Restore the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood.
C)Provide clotting factors.
D)Improve blood pressure.

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Transfusions are used to restore intravascular volume with whole blood or albumin,to restore the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood with red blood cells (RBCs),and to provide clotting factors and/or platelets.Although increasing blood volume may increase blood pressure,increasing blood pressure is not a primary objective of transfusion.

What Is the Purpose of Administering a Transfusion? (Select All