The Patient Is Admitted with the Diagnosis of GI Bleeding

question 35

Multiple Choice

The patient is admitted with the diagnosis of GI bleeding.The patient's heart rate is 140 beats per minute,and his blood pressure is 84/44 mm Hg.These values may indicate:

• A) a need for hourly vital signs.
• B) approximately 25% loss of total blood volume.
• C) resolution of hypovolemic shock.
• D) increased blood flow to the skin, lungs, and liver.

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