A patient is admitted with hypovolemia resulting from lack of fluid intake and requires an infusion of isotonic fluids. Which IV solution will the nurse administer?
a. D50.2 NS
b. D5W
c. 0.45 NS
d. 0.9 NS
ANS: D
0.9 NS is an isotonic solution appropriate for hypovolemia. D50.2 NS, D5W, and 0.45 NS are hypotonic solutions.
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