ITLS - International Trauma Life Support Exam

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A 34-year-old man has a gunshot wound to the right groin area. Arterial bleeding, which cannot be controlled with direct pressure or a tourniquet, is coming from the wound. The patient appears confused, diaphoretic and has weak peripheral pulses. What is the appropriate fluid resuscitation regimen for this patient?

Intravenous fluid at a "keep open" rate Intravenous fluid; gives enough fluid to maintain peripheral pulses Intravenous fluid at a “wide open” rate No intravenous access should be established in this situation

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Intravenous fluid; gives enough fluid to maintain peripheral pulses

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