The Nurse Is Reviewing the Tonicity of the Different Intravenous

question 1

Multiple Choice

The nurse is reviewing the tonicity of the different intravenous fluids on the medical-surgical unit in preparation for an educational presentation. Which fluids are considered to be isotonic and appropriate in the treatment of fluid loss due to a surgical procedure?

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

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