A patient has lost 750 mL of blood intraoperatively. Vitals are within normal limits. Which intervention should the nurse anticipate?

A patient has lost 750 mL of blood intraoperatively. Vitals are within normal limits. Which intervention should the nurse anticipate?

• A. Send a blood specimen for a stat type and cross
• B. Set up autologous blood transfusion unit
• C. Send an order for 2 units of O-negative blood
• D. Obtain additional crystalloids

Answer: (D)