Multiple Choice
In providing care to a patient after a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy, the nurse notes that the patient's serum sodium level is 140 mEq/L (140 mmol/L) . Which intravenous fluid prescription does the nurse question?
A) 5% dextrose in water 0.45% sodium chloride
B) Lactated Ringer's (LR) solution 3.0.9% normal saline (NS) solution
C) 0.45% sodium chloride (1/2 NS) solution
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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