The nurse anticipates that an order for an isotonic intravenous (IV) solution will read
a. 0.45% sodium chloride.
b. 0.9% sodium chloride.
c. 3% sodium chloride.
d. 5% dextrose in water.
B
The solution of 0.9% sodium chloride, or normal saline, is isotonic. Options a and d are hypo-tonic; option c is hypertonic.
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