A patient hemorrhaging from an incision has a blood pressure of 70/0 mm Hg. What type of fluid replacement should the nurse anticipate will be ordered initially?
a. 0.9 % normal saline
b. Fresh frozen plasma
c. Packed red blood cells
d. Lactated Ringer's with 50 mL albumin
ANS: A
An isotonic solution such as 0.9% normal saline will be given immediately to restore fluid volume. B. B. Blood products will be considered based on the patient's status and need to replace the lost blood. D. Lactated Ringer's might be used to increase fluid volume however albumin will not be used.
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