The nurse is expecting the admission of a child with severe isotonic dehydration. Which intravenous fluid prescription does the nurse anticipate for this child?

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0.9% normal saline (NS) is the preferred initial fluid for treating severe isotonic dehydration, as it effectively restores the extracellular fluid volume without altering the osmolality of the blood.

The Nurse Is Expecting the Admission of a Child with Severe