A patient has been admitted to the emergency department with bleeding from a traumatic amputation of the leg.Which findings would the nurse interpret as indicating this patient's blood loss is severe? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.
A)Heart rate is 120.
B)Blood has soaked the dressing applied by first responders.
C)Blood pressure is 78/50.
D)Mild anxiety is present.
E)Respiratory rate is 29 breaths/min.

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The Answer of A patient has been admitted to the emergency department with bleeding from a traumatic amputation of the leg.Which findings would the nurse interpret as indicating this patient's blood loss is severe? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.
A)Heart rate is 120.
B)Blood has soaked the dressing applied by first responders.
C)Blood pressure is 78/50.
D)Mild anxiety is present.
E)Respiratory rate is 29 breaths/min.

A Patient Has Been Admitted to the Emergency Department with Bleeding