You are caring for a female adult patient who weighs 40 kg (90 lbs). Assuming no loss of blood, what would her approximate blood volume be?

A) 6.6 L
B) 6.0 L
C) 5.6 L
D) 1.8 L
E) 3.8 L


Answer: E

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