A patient is admitted for treatment of hypercalcemia. The nurse realizes that this patient's intravenous fluids will most likely be which of the following?

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Normal saline is the most appropriate intravenous fluid for hypercalcemia because it does not contain any calcium and helps to promote diuresis, which aids in the elimination of excess calcium from the body. Dextrose 5% and water or dextrose 5% and normal saline are not appropriate because they do not promote diuresis and may even worsen hypercalcemia by providing more fluid volume to circulate calcium. Adding anything to the normal saline, such as electrolytes or dextrose, would not be necessary and may even worsen the hypercalcemia.

A Patient Is Admitted for Treatment of Hypercalcemia