Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1871 of 2368
Which statement about autologous blood transfusion is correct?
- It uses blood donated by a compatible family member or close friend of the client
- It avoids the transfusion reaction risks that occur with blood donated by others
- It carries no risk of infection or contamination for the client at any time
- It can only be started after surgery has ended and the client is stable again
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Correct answer: It avoids the transfusion reaction risks that occur with blood donated by others
Using the client's own blood avoids reactions linked to allogeneic blood, though a risk of bacterial infection remains.
Source: Nursing Advanced Skills (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Administer Blood Products: Autologous Blood Transfusion. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026