Asked by Hoàng Tr?nh on Jul 22, 2024
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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
Hypovolemia
A medical condition characterized by a decrease in the volume of blood plasma in the body, leading to potential circulatory shock.
Lactated Ringer's
A solution used in intravenous therapy to restore fluid and electrolyte balance in patients.
- Determine the correct intravenous treatments for diverse patient states, specifically pertaining to disturbances in fluid equilibrium.
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Martha IfeoluwaJul 26, 2024
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 D5W is a hypotonic solution that would pull body water from the intravascular compartment into the interstitial fluid compartment.D50W is used to treat diabetic patients who have severe hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
Learning Objectives
- Determine the correct intravenous treatments for diverse patient states, specifically pertaining to disturbances in fluid equilibrium.
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