A patient's order for IV fluid states that D5 $\frac { 1 } { 2 }$ NS with 20 KCL is to be infused. Which of the following IV fluids should be given to the patient?
A) 0.9% Sodium Chloride
B) 5% Dextrose and 0.45% Sodium Chloride with 20 mEq of KCL/L
C) 5% Dextrose with 0.225% Sodium Chloride with 20 mEq KCL/L
D) 5% Dextrose

Question

A patient's order for IV fluid states that D5 $\frac { 1 } { 2 }$ NS with 20 KCL is to be infused. Which of the following IV fluids should be given to the patient? 
A)	0.9% Sodium Chloride
B)	5% Dextrose and 0.45% Sodium Chloride with 20 mEq of KCL/L
C)	5% Dextrose with 0.225% Sodium Chloride with 20 mEq KCL/L
D)	5% Dextrose

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

5% Dextrose and 0.45% Sodium Chloride with 20 mEq of KCL/L is the correct answer because it matches the order for D5 1/2 NS with 20 KCL.

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