A nurse understands that patient with blood transfusion reaction is at risk to develop which of the following types of jaundice?

A nurse understands that patient with blood transfusion reaction is at risk to develop which of the following types of jaundice?
A . Hepatocellular
B . Obstructive
C . Hemolytic
D . Chronic

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Answer: C

Explanation:

A blood transfusion reaction can lead to hemolytic jaundice. This type of jaundice occurs when there is an excessive breakdown of red blood cells, leading to an increase in bilirubin production.

Hemolytic reactions during a blood transfusion cause the destruction of the transfused red blood cells, releasing large amounts of hemoglobin into the bloodstream, which is then converted to bilirubin, resulting in jaundice.

Reference: American Association of Blood Banks (AABB). (2017). Technical Manual, 19th Edition. AABB Press.