The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer a Hypertonic Solution to a Patient

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to administer a hypertonic solution to a patient with hypovolemia. Which fluids are considered to be hypertonic? (Select all that apply.)

• A)5% dextrose in 0.9% sodium chloride (D5NS)
• B)Albumin 25% 3.0.45% sodium chloride (1/2NS)
• C)5% dextrose in water (D5W)
• D)0.9% sodium chloride (NS)

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