A patient presents to the emergency room with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea for three days. The patient's lab value is as follows: K 3.8, Na 149, pH 7.32, HCO3- 20, and PaCO2 40. Which of the following intravenous fluids would you anticipate the doctor would order?
A) 0.45% Normal Saline with 100 mEq/liter of sodium bicarbonate.
B) 0.9% Normal Saline with 40 mEq/liter of potassium.
C) 0.9% Normal Saline.
D) 2.5% Dextrose.
Ans: A) 0.45% Normal Saline with 100 mEq/liter of sodium bicarbonate.
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