Which fluids should the nurse recognize are appropriate isotonic solutions to be prescribed for the treatment of fluid loss during surgery?Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

A. 5% dextrose in lactated Ringer's
B. 0.9% sodium chloride (NS)
C. 0.45% sodium chloride
D. Lactated Ringer's
E. 5% dextrose in water


Answer: E

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