The nurse is preparing to care for a client with DKA being admitted from the emergency department (ED). The nurse would anticipate using an intravenous (IV) solution of
a. half-strength saline.
b. isotonic saline.
c. Ringer's solution.
d. serum albumin.
B
IV infusions of isotonic saline are started immediately. Usually the client receives 1000 ml of isotonic solution in the first hour, followed by 2000 to 8000 ml more over the next 24 hours.
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