When administering IV fluids to a patient with suspected intrathoracic bleeding, it is important to remember that:

A. fluids should be restricted, even in the presence of shock.
B. most patients require up to 2 liters of crystalloid solution.
C. increasing the BP with fluids may increase the bleeding.
D. a target systolic blood pressure of 100 should be achieved.


Answer: C. increasing the BP with fluids may increase the bleeding.

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