The nurse is providing care to a client who is exhibiting clinical manifestations of a severe fluid and electrolyte imbalance
Based on this data, which health care provider prescriptions does the nurse prepare to implement? Select all that apply.
A) Initiate intravenous therapy
B) Initiate hypodermoclysis
C) Administer antibiotics
D) Administer diuretics
E) Administer red blood cells
Answer: A, B, D
Intravenous fluids may be ordered for the client with a fluid volume deficit if replacement oral fluids cannot be taken in sufficient quantity. Hypodermoclysis, fluid administered subcutaneously, may be employed as a fluid delivery method, especially among older adults. Antibiotics are not used for fluid and electrolyte imbalance. Diuretics may be ordered to reduce fluid volume excess. A blood transfusion is implemented for blood loss not for a fluid and electrolyte imbalance.
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