A client with long-standing hepatic cirrhosis might receive which intravenous solution to correct hypoproteinemia?
1. Dextrose 5%
2. Packed red cells
3. Whole blood
4. Albumin
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Dextrose 5% is a hypertonic solution that will not effectively treat hypoproteinemia.
Rationale 2: Packed red cells are indicated for clients with a deficiency of red cells.
Rationale 3: Whole blood is rarely used and is not the best choice for this client.
Rationale 4: Normal serum albumin is the treatment of choice for the treatment of hypoproteinemia in a client with hepatic cirrhosis.
Global Rationale: Normal serum albumin is the treatment of choice for the treatment of hypoproteinemia in a client with hepatic cirrhosis. Dextrose 5% is a hypertonic solution that will not effectively treat hypoproteinemia. Packed red cells are indicated for clients with a deficiency of red cells. Whole blood is rarely used and is not the best choice for this client.
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