A client has a physician's order for n.p.o (nothing by mouth) following abdominal surgery to repair a bowel obstruction. The client has a nasogastric tube inserted to low intermittent suction. The client requires intravenous therapy for what purpose?
A) replace fluid and electrolytes
B) administer blood products
C) provide protein supplements
D) treat the client's infection
Ans: A
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The therapeutic goal may be maintenance, replacement, treatment, diagnosis, monitoring, palliation, or a combination. This client requires intravenous fluids for replacement of those lost due to the n.p.o. order, and the loss of fluid and electrolytes due to the nasogastric suctioning.
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