A 68-year-old man is admitted to the hospital with dehydration. He has a history of atrial fibrillation, congestive heart failure (CHF), and hypertension. His current medications are digoxin (Lanoxin), chlorothiazide (Diuril), and oral potassium supplements. He tells the nurse that he has had flu-like symptoms for the past week and has been unable to drink for the past 48 hours. The physician requests laboratory specimens to be drawn and an isotonic IV to be started. Which IV fluid does the nurse administer?
A. 0.45% saline
B. 5% dextrose in 0.45% saline
C. 5% dextrose in Ringer's lactate
D. 5% dextrose in water (D5W)
Answer: D. 5% dextrose in water (D5W)
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