When administering intravenous (IV) fluids, the nurse ensures that the IV fluids are infusing as ordered to prevent dehydration in an adult. Dehydration can become lethal if the patient loses:
a. 5% of body fluid.
b. 10% of body fluid.
c. 15% of body fluid.
d. 20% of body fluid.
D
A loss of 20% of body fluid in an adult is fatal.
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