A 187-pound patient presents to the emergency department after a motor vehicle accident. The patient is confused, has a superficial cut on the head, a bruised abdomen, and a compound frac-ture of the right femur
The patient's vital signs are: P–122/minute, R–32/minute, BP–100/51, and T–99.0° F. Based on these findings, the nurse should prepare to administer which of the fol-lowing intravenous solutions? a. 0.9% NaCl
b. D5W
c. 3% NaCl
d. D5NS
A
Administration of an isotonic solution would be the correct action because of the expected loss in blood volume after the patient's accident and subsequent injuries.
D5W would be indicated for hypoglycemia.
3% NaCl would be indicated for hyponatremia.
D5NS would also be indicated if the patient had hypernatremia.
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