The nurse anticipates that the physician will order the administration of a crystalloid for the management of a patient with liver failure who is exhibiting signs and symptoms of hypovolemic shock
Which of the following crystalloid fluids is most commonly used to treat hypovolemic shock?
A) Lactated Ringer's
B) Albumin
C) Dextran
D) 3% NaCl
Ans: C
Feedback: Crystalloids are electrolyte solutions that are used for the treatment of hypovolemic shock. Lactated Ringer's and 0.9% sodium chloride are isotonic crystalloid fluids commonly used to manage hypovolemic shock. Dextran and albumin are colloids, and Dextran, even as a colloid, is not indicated for the treatment of hypovolemic shock. 3% NaCl is a hypertonic solution and is not isotonic.
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