The nurse is assessing a client in the acute care unit. The client's blood pressure is 80/40 mm Hg, pulse 120 beats/min and thready, has poor skin turgor, and has dry mucus membranes. Which of the following IV fluids would the nurse expect the healthcare provider to prescribe for this client's condition?

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The client is showing signs of hypovolemia (low blood pressure, high pulse rate, poor skin turgor, and dry mucous membranes), indicating a need for fluid resuscitation. 0.9% normal saline, an isotonic solution, is commonly used for this purpose as it increases the circulating plasma volume without causing shifts in fluid between compartments.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Client in the Acute Care