A Patient Is Admitted with Hypovolemia Resulting from Lack of Fluid

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted with hypovolemia resulting from lack of fluid intake and requires an infusion of isotonic fluids.Which IV solution will the nurse administer?

• A) D₅0.2 NS
• B) D₅W
• C) 0.45 NS
• D) 0.9 NS

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