Multiple Choice
Why is thrombocytopenia a manifestation of a massive transfusion?
A) Platelets are diluted by resuscitation fluids and stored blood.
B) Platelets are refractory to infused blood.
C) Platelets are sequestered in the spleen due to abnormal hemodynamics.
D) None of the above
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