A Client in Sickle Cell Crisis Is Dehydrated and in the Emergency

question 28

Multiple Choice

A client in sickle cell crisis is dehydrated and in the emergency department.The nurse plans to start an IV.Which fluid choice is best?

• A) 0.45% normal saline
• B) 0.9% normal saline
• C) Dextrose 50% (D₅₀)
• D) Lactated Ringer's solution

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