When Administering Intravenous (IV)fluids,the Nurse Ensures That the IV Fluids

question 21

Multiple Choice

When administering intravenous (IV) fluids,the nurse ensures that the IV fluids are infusing as ordered to prevent dehydration in an adult.When could dehydration become lethal?

• A)If the patient loses 5% of body fluid
• B)If the patient loses 10% of body fluid
• C)If the patient loses 15% of body fluid
• D)If the patient loses 20% of body fluid

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