Which Intravenous (IV) Fluid Should the Nurse Prepare When a Patient

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which intravenous (IV) fluid should the nurse prepare when a patient requires a hypertonic solution?

• A)0.9% Normal saline
• B)2.5% Dextrose in water
• C)0.33% Sodium chloride
• D)5% Dextrose in lactated Ringer's

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