The nurse is caring for a patient with major blood loss following a motor vehicle accident. Which ratio does the nurse anticipate for replacement of red blood cells, platelets, and fresh frozen plasma?
A) A 1:1:1 ratio
B) A 1:2:1 ratio
C) A 2:1:2 ratio
D) A 2:1:1 ratio
A) A 1:1:1 ratio
Explanation: A) As packed red blood cells and saline are administered, platelets and coagulation factors are diluted. Current guidelines call for a replacement of red blood cells, platelets, and fresh frozen plasma in a 1:1:1 ratio in an attempt to replace all blood components that are lost as a result of bleeding.
B) As packed red blood cells and saline are administered, platelets and coagulation factors are diluted. Current guidelines call for a replacement of red blood cells, platelets, and fresh frozen plasma in a 1:1:1 ratio in an attempt to replace all blood components that are lost as a result of bleeding.
C) As packed red blood cells and saline are administered, platelets and coagulation factors are diluted. Current guidelines call for a replacement of red blood cells, platelets, and fresh frozen plasma in a 1:1:1 ratio in an attempt to replace all blood components that are lost as a result of bleeding.
D) As packed red blood cells and saline are administered, platelets and coagulation factors are diluted. Current guidelines call for a replacement of red blood cells, platelets, and fresh frozen plasma in a 1:1:1 ratio in an attempt to replace all blood components that are lost as a result of bleeding.
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