A patient has been diagnosed with hypovolemia. Which order(s) for hydration should the nurse question? Choose all orders that should be questioned
1) 0.9% (normal) saline at 100 ml/hr
2) Lactated Ringer's solution at 100 ml/hr
3) Total parenteral nutrition solution at 100 ml/hr
4) D5W solution at 100 ml/hr
ANS: 3, 4
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