The Nurse Is Reviewing the Tonicity of the Different Intravenous

question 37

Multiple Choice

The nurse is reviewing the tonicity of the different intravenous fluids on the medical-surgical unit in preparation for an in-service presentation.Which fluids are considered to be isotonic and appropriate in the treatment of fluid loss due to a surgical procedure? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.Standard Text: Select all that apply.

• A)5% dextrose in lactated ringers
• B)0.9% sodium chloride (NS)
• C)0.45% sodium chloride
• D)Lactated Ringers
• E)5% dextrose in water

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