A patient is experiencing an anaphylactic reaction. Which IV solution does the nurse anticipate will be ordered for this patient?
A.
0.45% normal saline
B.
5% dextrose in water
C.
0.9% normal saline
D.
3% saline
ANS: C
The fluid of choice in any emergency is an isotonic crystalloid; 0.9% normal saline is isotonic, 0.45% normal saline and 5% dextrose in water are both hypotonic, and 3% saline is hypertonic.
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