A patient with an active gastrointestinal bleed has the following vital signs: BP 80/50 mm Hg, HR 102 bpm, RR 24, and oxygen saturation of 80%. What blood component should the nurse expect the health care provider to prescribe?
A) Whole blood
B) Packed red blood cells
C) Platelets
D) Fresh frozen plasma
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