A 24-year-old bicyclist severely injures his right leg after colliding with an automobile. He is hemorrhaging from the wound but is stabilized, with a blood pressure of 90/40 mmHg and a heart rate of 100/min. He was not wearing protective head gear at the time of the accident, but shows no evidence of head trauma. His breathing is rapid and shallow. Blood pressure and urine flow could best be improved in this patient by:

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Given the patient's severe injury and hemorrhaging, the most direct and effective way to improve blood pressure and urine flow is through a blood transfusion (C). This would address the blood loss directly, increasing the blood volume, which in turn would improve blood pressure and potentially stabilize urine flow by ensuring adequate renal perfusion.

A 24-Year-Old Bicyclist Severely Injures His Right Leg After Colliding