A patients burns are estimated at $36 \%$ of total body surface area; fluid resuscitation has been ordered in the emergency department. After establishing intravenous access, the nurse should anticipate the administration of what fluid?

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Fluid resuscitation with lactated Ringers (LR) should be initiated using the American Burn Associations (ABA) fluid resuscitation formulas. LR is the crystalloid of choice because its composition and osmolality most closely resemble plasma and because use of normal saline is associated with hyperchloremic acidosis. Potassium chloride solutions would exacerbate the hyperkalemia that occurs following burn injuries.

A Patients Burns Are Estimated At 36%36 \%36% Of Total Body Surface Area; Fluid Resuscitation Has Been Ordered

A Patients Burns Are Estimated At $36 \%$ Of Total Body Surface Area; Fluid Resuscitation Has Been Ordered