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?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

0.9% normal saline is the best choice because it is an isotonic solution that will help replace the fluid and electrolytes lost in severe isotonic dehydration. The other options, such as D5W, D5 0.2% (1/4) normal saline, and albumin, are not appropriate for initial fluid replacement in severe isotonic dehydration. D5W and D5 0.2% (1/4) normal saline are hypotonic solutions that may worsen the electrolyte imbalance in severe dehydration, and albumin is a colloid solution that is not typically used for fluid replacement in this situation.

The Nurse Is Expecting the Admission of a Child with Severe