A client with long-standing hepatic cirrhosis might receive which intravenous solution to correct hypoproteinemia?

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Patients with hepatic cirrhosis often have hypoproteinemia due to poor protein synthesis by the liver. Albumin can be given intravenously to correct this deficiency. Dextrose 5%, packed red cells, and whole blood would not address the underlying issue of hypoproteinemia in this patient population.

A Client with Long-Standing Hepatic Cirrhosis Might Receive Which Intravenous