Which intravenous solution should the nurse prepare to infuse in the patient with ascites who has had 5.5 liters of fluid removed during paracentesis?
A) 25% albumin
B) 10% dextrose
C) 0.45% normal saline
D) Lactated Ringer's
A) 25% albumin
Explanation: A) Patients from whom more than 5 liters of ascites fluid is drained should receive intravenous 25% albumin at an amount equivalent to 8 g/L fluid removed.
B) Patients from whom more than 5 liters of ascites fluid is drained should receive intravenous 25% albumin at an amount equivalent to 8 g/L fluid removed.
C) Patients from whom more than 5 liters of ascites fluid is drained should receive intravenous 25% albumin at an amount equivalent to 8 g/L fluid removed.
D) Patients from whom more than 5 liters of ascites fluid is drained should receive intravenous 25% albumin at an amount equivalent to 8 g/L fluid removed.
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