A Patient Is Admitted After Experiencing Vomiting and Diarrhea for Several

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted after experiencing vomiting and diarrhea for several days. The provider orders intravenous lactated Ringer's solution. The nurse understands that this fluid is given for which purpose?

• A) To increase interstitial and intracellular hydration
• B) To maintain plasma volume over time
• C) To pull water from the interstitial space into the extracellular fluid
• D) To replace water and electrolytes

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