A patient is experiencing an anaphylactic reaction.Which IV solution does the nurse anticipate will be ordered for this patient?
A) 0.45% normal saline
B) 5% dextrose in water
C) 0.9% normal saline
D) 3% saline

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The fluid of choice in any emergency is an isotonic crystalloid; 0.9% normal saline is isotonic,0.45% normal saline and 5% dextrose in water are both hypotonic,and 3% saline is hypertonic.

A Patient Is Experiencing an Anaphylactic Reaction