The health care provider orders an infusion of a hypertonic solution. The nurse knows an appropriate intravenous solution to administer would be:
A) 5% dextrose lactate ringers (D5LR).
B) 1/2 normal saline (0.45% NS).
C) Normal saline (0.9% NS).
D) Ringers lactate (RL).
Ans: A) 5% dextrose lactate ringers (D5LR).
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