A patient admitted with hyperphosphatemia is to be treated with the administration of intravenous fluids.Which fluid would the nurse anticipate providing?
A)0.9% normal saline
B)Lactated Ringer's solute
C)5% dextrose and 0.25% normal saline
D)5% dextrose and water

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Hyperphosphatemia is an electrolyte disturbance marked by an elevated level of phosphate in the blood. The treatment for hyperphosphatemia depends on the underlying cause; however, intravenous fluids, such as normal saline (0.9% sodium chloride), are often used to help lower phosphate levels in the blood. Normal saline is isotonic, meaning it has the same concentration of salt as the blood, and it helps to increase urine output and promote excretion of phosphates from the body. Lactated Ringer's solution, 5% dextrose and 0.25% normal saline, and 5% dextrose and water are not typically used for the treatment of hyperphosphatemia.

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