The Nurse Is Expecting the Admission of a Child with Severe

Multiple Choice

The nurse is expecting the admission of a child with severe isotonic dehydration. Which intravenous fluid should the nurse anticipate the doctor to order initially to replace fluids?

A) 0.9% normal saline (NS)
B) D5 0.2% (¼) normal saline
C) D5W
D) Albumin