A patient with a severe gastrointestinal bleed is in shock. Which of the following would best correct the patient's underlying problem?

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The patient's underlying problem is blood loss leading to shock. Therefore, the best option to correct the underlying problem is blood replacement to restore blood volume and oxygen-carrying capacity. Intravenous fluids, high-concentration oxygen, and electrolyte replacement may be necessary as supportive care, but they do not address the underlying problem of blood loss.

A Patient with a Severe Gastrointestinal Bleed Is in Shock