A patient has an estimated blood loss of two liters and has a mean arterial pressure ranging between 30 and 40 mmHg. If this patient's hemodynamic status is not corrected, the nurse realizes that which of the following can occur?

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Failure of the sodium-potassium pump can occur due to inadequate perfusion and oxygenation of tissues, leading to cellular energy failure. This is a consequence of significant blood loss and low mean arterial pressure, which impairs the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to cells.

A Patient Has an Estimated Blood Loss of Two Liters