Which of the following defines hyperhemoloysis?
a. The patient's red blood cells are destroyed in addition to transfused donor cells.
b. The patient's white blood cells are destroyed in addition to transfused donor cells.
c. The presence of hemoglobin in the patient's urine.
d. The presence of free hemoglobin in the patient's plasma.
Answer: a
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