A Patient with Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome (HHS)has a Serum Glucose

question 43

Multiple Choice

A patient with hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS) has a serum glucose level of 400 mg/dL and a serum sodium level of 138 mEq/L.The intravenous fluid of choice would be

• A) D5W.
• B) 0.45% NS.
• C) 0.9% NS.
• D) D5/NS.

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