The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with an Altered

question 14

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient with an altered level of consciousness (LOC) . Which intravenous fluid should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient?

• A) isotonic or hypertonic
• B) 0.45% normal saline
• C) dextrose 5% in water
• D) dextrose 5% in 0.45 % normal saline

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