A patient who is found hemorrhaging from an incision has a blood pressure of 70/0 mm Hg. What type of fluid replacement does the nurse anticipate will be ordered initially?

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The patient is hypotensive and hemorrhaging, indicating a need for volume replacement. The initial choice would be to replace volume with crystalloid fluids, such as 0.9% normal saline, to maintain perfusion and blood pressure. Fresh frozen plasma and packed red blood cells may be indicated later for specific coagulation or oxygen-carrying needs. Lactated Ringer's with 50 mL albumin is not the initial choice for fluid replacement in a patient who is hemorrhaging, as albumin is not indicated for volume replacement in this situation.

A Patient Who Is Found Hemorrhaging from an Incision Has