What Initial Action Is Appropriate When Admitting a Patient Who

question 1

Multiple Choice

What initial action is appropriate when admitting a patient who has a gastrointestinal (GI) tract bleed, hypotension, and a hematocrit decrease of 6% from baseline?

• A) Administer packed red blood cells.
• B) Place a Foley catheter to monitor output.
• C) Place two large-bore intravenous lines.
• D) Prepare for surgical repair of the bleed.

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