A Patient Presents to the Emergency Department with Reports of Vomiting

question 24

Multiple Choice

A patient presents to the emergency department with reports of vomiting and diarrhea for the past 48 hours. The health care provider orders isotonic intravenous (IV) therapy. Which IV will the nurse prepare?

• A) 0.225% sodium chloride (1/4 NS)
• B) 0.45% sodium chloride (1/2 NS)
• C) 0.9% sodium chloride (NS)
• D) 3% sodium chloride (3% NaCl)

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