An adult patient who has died from traumatic injuries is an organ donor. What should the nurse do when caring for this patient?
A. Administer intravenous fluids to maintain a urine output of 25 mL per hour.
B. Keep oxygen saturation level at 75%.
C. Perform external cardiac compressions to achieve a heart rate of 60 beats per minute.
D. Maintain systolic blood pressure of 90 mmHg.
Answer: D
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