A patient admitted with hyperphosphatemia is to be treated with the administration of intravenous fluids. Which fluid would the nurse anticipate providing?
1. 0.9% normal saline
2. Lactated Ringer's solute
3. 5% dextrose and 0.25% normal saline
4. 5% dextrose and water
Answer: 1
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