You are caring for a patient in liver failure who is exhibiting signs and symptoms of hypovolemic shock
You anticipate that the physician will order the administration of a crystalloid for the management of this patient. Which crystalloid fluid is most commonly used to treat hypovolemic shock?
A) Lactated Ringer's
B) Albumin
C) Dextran
D) 3% NaCl
Ans: A
Feedback: Crystalloids are electrolyte solutions used for the treatment of hypovolemic shock. Lactated Ringer's and 0.9% sodium chloride are isotonic crystalloid fluids commonly used to manage hypovolemic shock. Dextran and albumin are colloids, but Dextran, even as a colloid, is not indicated for the treatment of hypovolemic shock. 3% NaCl is a hypertonic solution and is not isotonic.
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