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A Patient with Anorexia Nervosa Is Admitted to the Hospital

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A patient with anorexia nervosa is admitted to the hospital for medical treatment. The patient presents with severe malnutrition and evidence of organ dysfunction. Labs are drawn and continuous intravenous (IV) fluids are initiated.
-The RN prepares to initiate IV fluid therapy for the patient.Knowing the importance of cellular energy production,which of the following maintenance IV fluids would be most appropriate for the physician to order? 


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