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A patient with severe blood loss is admitted to the hospital. Which IV infusion is administered to this patient to prevent shock? a) Normal saline (0.9% NaCl) b) 5% dextrose in water (D5W) c) Fresh frozen
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A patient with severe blood loss is admitted to the hospital. Which IV infusion is administered to this patient to prevent shock? a) Normal saline (0.9% NaCl) b) 5% dextrose in water (D5W) c) Fresh frozen plasma (FFP) d) Potassium chloride (KCl)

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In the case of severe blood loss to prevent shock, the usual initial IV fluid of choice is normal saline (0.9% NaCl), option a). It replaces volume and helps restore blood pressure.
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