A nurse knows that a client who needs an IV to provide simple water replacement because of lack of fluid intake should be given which of the following?

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A hypotonic solution is appropriate for a client needing simple water replacement due to lack of fluid intake. Hypotonic solutions have a lower concentration of solutes compared to the body's cells, allowing water to move into the cells to hydrate them.

A Nurse Knows That a Client Who Needs an IV