Your patient is a 35-year-old man who has his leg trapped under a section of concrete from an industrial accident. While awaiting removal of the concrete, which type of IV fluid is indicated for administration to this patient?

A) Five percent dextrose in water
B) Normal saline
C) Lactated Ringer's
D) Whole blood


B

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