The nurse has an order for isotonic crystalloid solution to treat a child with hypoperfusion.Which solution does the nurse choose?
A) Albumin
B) D5W (5% dextrose in water)
C) Normal saline
D) Whole blood

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Crystalloids are fluids that are "crystal clear"-you can see through them.Colloids have more solvents in them.Crystalloids include most standard IV solutions.Colloids include blood products and albumen.Normal saline and lactated Ringer's solution are isotonic.D5W is physiologically hypotonic.The nurse should choose normal saline.

The Nurse Has an Order for Isotonic Crystalloid Solution to Treat