Which I.V. fluid contains the same two electrolytes in the same physiologic proportion as those in tissue fluid?
A) D5W
B) crystalloid
C) 0.9% NaCl
D) whole blood
Answer: C
A) The contents of D5W are not like tissue fluid.
B) The contents of crystalloid are not like tissue fluid.
D) Whole blood is not an I.V. fluid.
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