When Administering Intravenous (IV)fluids,the Nurse Ensures That the IV Fluids

question 27

Multiple Choice

When administering intravenous (IV) fluids,the nurse ensures that the IV fluids are infusing as ordered to prevent dehydration in an adult.Dehydration can become lethal if the patient loses:

• A) 5% of body fluid.
• B) 10% of body fluid.
• C) 15% of body fluid.
• D) 20% of body fluid.

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