A client is ordered to receive lactated Ringer's solution. What type of intravenous (IV) solution is this?
a. Lipid
b. Crystalloid
c. Colloid
d. Blood product
ANS: B
Lactated Ringer's solution is a crystalloid solution.
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True False
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