Which of the following is true regarding the initial resuscitation of a trauma patient? Select one:...

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Which of the following is true regarding the initial resuscitation of a trauma patient? Select one: a. A patient that presents with a torso gunshot wound and is hypotensive should receive crystalloid fluid resuscitation until the blood pressure is normal. Evidence of improved perfusion after fluid resuscitation could include improvement in Glasgow coma scale score on reevaluation b. C. d. e. Massive transfusion is defined as transfusion of more than >10 of packed red blood cells and plasma in 24 hours When tranexamic acid is administered by pre-hospital providers a second dose is required within 24 hours Fluid resuscitation is far more important than bleeding control in trauma patients. Which of the following is true regarding the initial resuscitation of a trauma patient? Select one: a. A patient that presents with a torso gunshot wound and is hypotensive should receive crystalloid fluid resuscitation until the blood pressure is normal. Evidence of improved perfusion after fluid resuscitation could include improvement in Glasgow coma scale score on reevaluation b. C. d. e. Massive transfusion is defined as transfusion of more than >10 of packed red blood cells and plasma in 24 hours When tranexamic acid is administered by pre-hospital providers a second dose is required within 24 hours Fluid resuscitation is far more important than bleeding control in trauma patients.