A Patient's Order for IV Fluid States That D5 $\frac { 1 } { 2 }$

question 29

Multiple Choice

A patient's order for IV fluid states that D5 $\frac { 1 } { 2 }$ NS with 20 KCL is to be infused. Which of the following IV fluids should be given to the patient?

• A) 0.9% Sodium Chloride
• B) 5% Dextrose and 0.45% Sodium Chloride with 20 mEq of KCL/L
• C) 5% Dextrose with 0.225% Sodium Chloride with 20 mEq KCL/L
• D) 5% Dextrose

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