A trauma patient has lost an estimated 1.5 L of blood through external bleeding and is hypotensive. How much normal saline or lactated Ringer's solution should he receive?

A) 1.5 L
B) 3 to 4.5 L
C) At least 5 L
D) 250 to 500 mL


Ans: B) 3 to 4.5 L

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