A patient has been brought to the emergency department after a traumatic amputation of his leg. His skin is pale and very cool, heart rate is 120, respirations are 28, and systolic blood pressure is dropping. From these findings the nurse would estimate that this patient has lost which percent of blood?
1. Less than 15%
2. 15%-30%
3. 30%-40%
4. Over 40%
Answer: 3
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