When Administering Fluid to a Multisystem Trauma Patient with No

question 35

Multiple Choice

When administering fluid to a multisystem trauma patient with no signs of head injury but with signs of hypoperfusion, the paramedic should administer fluid only to maintain a systolic blood pressure equal to ________ mmHg.

• A) 70
• B) 80
• C) 60
• D) 100

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