A patient has been diagnosed with hypovolemia.Which prescriptions for hydration should the nurse question? Select all that apply.

A) 0.9% (normal) saline at 100 mL/hr
B) Lactated Ringer's solution at 100 mL/hr
C) D₅₀W at 100 mL/hr
D) D₅W solution at 100 mL/hr

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Martha Ifeoluwa · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C,D , Explanation :  Hypovolemia occurs when there is a proportional loss of water and electrolytes from the ECF.Lactated Ringer's and 0.9% (normal)saline are isotonic fluids that remain inside the intravascular space,thus increasing volume.The D 5 W is a hypotonic solution that would pull body water from the intravascular compartment into the interstitial fluid compartment.D 50 W is used to treat diabetic patients who have severe hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).

A patient has been diagnosed with hypovolemia.Which prescriptions for hydration should the nurse question? Select all that apply.

A) 0.9% (normal) saline at 100 mL/hr
B) Lactated Ringer's solution at 100 mL/hr
C) D₅₀W at 100 mL/hr
D) D₅W solution at 100 mL/hr

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A patient has been diagnosed with hypovolemia.Which prescriptions for hydration should the nurse question? Select all that apply.A) 0.9% (normal) saline at 100 mL/hrB) Lactated Ringer's solution at 100 mL/hrC) D50W at 100 mL/hrD) D5W solution at 100 mL/hr

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A patient has been diagnosed with hypovolemia.Which prescriptions for hydration should the nurse question? Select all that apply.

A) 0.9% (normal) saline at 100 mL/hr
B) Lactated Ringer's solution at 100 mL/hr
C) D₅₀W at 100 mL/hr
D) D₅W solution at 100 mL/hr