The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Has Been

question 9

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client who has been on simple IV solutions for 2 days. Why should the nurse avoid maintaining clients on simpleIV solutions, such as dextrose in water, longer than 1 to 2 days?

• A) Dextrose in water is nutritionally and calorically inadequate.
• B) Dextrose in water has high potential for severe adverse effects.
• C) Dextrose in water is not as effective as complex solutions.
• D) Dextrose in water carries a high risk of getting contaminated.

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