production of erythrocytes, increased destruction of erythrocytes, or a combination ofthese reasons (McCance & Huether, 2018).Acute blood loss involves intravascular volume depletion associated commonlywith trauma. The pathophysiologic process associated with acute blood loss entails theresults of volume loss. It decreases the mean systemic filling pressure which causesreduced venous return. In turn, cardiovascular system changes occur in response to a lossin blood volume including increased sympathetic nerve activation, hypotension,decreased cardiac output, and reduced central venous pressure. If acute blood loss is mildto moderate, a full recovery is typically attained within 24 hours. If it severe, the bloodloss results in the cardiovascular changes described above. Within the 24 hour time
