A patient arrives in the emergency department with abdominal distention, pain, and nausea with vomiting. IV fluids with sodium and potassium are started for which reason?
a. To increase diarrhea and clean out the colon
b. To decrease the abdominal distention and pain
c. To prevent overhydration and maintain electrolyte balance
d. To prevent dehydration and electrolyte losses
ANS: D
When oral fluid intake is impaired, fluid and electrolytes may be given parenterally to prevent dehydration and replace electrolyte losses.
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