A patient diagnosed with diabetes insipidus is suffering from severe hypernatremia.The nurse anticipates the use of which type of intravenous solution?

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Hypotonic crystalloids, such as 0.45% sodium chloride, are used to treat hypernatremia by providing free water to dilute the serum sodium and promote excretion of excess sodium. This helps correct the electrolyte imbalance seen in diabetes insipidus patients with severe hypernatremia.

A Patient Diagnosed with Diabetes Insipidus Is Suffering from Severe