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 practitioner to order initially to replace fluids?

A) D5W
B) 0.9 percent Normal Saline (NS)
C) Albumin
D) D5 0.2 percent (1/4) Normal Saline