A Physician Orders a Hypotonic Solution to a Client with a Fluid

Multiple Choice

A physician orders a hypotonic solution to a client with a fluid volume deficit. The physician is most likely to order which of the following solutions to the client?

A) 5% dextrose in water
B) 5% dextrose in 0.9% saline
C) 5% dextrose in lactated Ringer's solution
D) 0.45% saline