A patient has been diagnosed with hypovolemia.Which prescriptions for hydration should the nurse question? Select all that apply. A) 0.9% (normal) saline at 100 mL/hr B) Lactated Ringer's solution at 100 mL/hr C) D₅₀W at 100 mL/hr D) D₅W solution at 100 mL/hr

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Hypovolemia occurs when there is a proportional loss of water and electrolytes from the ECF.Lactated Ringer's and 0.9% (normal)saline are isotonic fluids that remain inside the intravascular space,thus increasing volume.The D₅W is a hypotonic solution that would pull body water from the intravascular compartment into the interstitial fluid compartment.D₅₀W is used to treat diabetic patients who have severe hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).

A Patient Has Been Diagnosed with Hypovolemia