Question

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)

Answer 1

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.