A patient arrives in the emergency department after becoming dehydrated. Based on the patient's history, the provider determines that isotonic dehydration has occurred. Which solution will the nurse expect to infuse to treat this patient?
A) 0.45% sodium chloride in sterile water
B) 0.9% sodium chloride in sterile water
C) 3% sodium chloride in sterile water
D) 5% dextrose solution

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Isotonic dehydration should be treated with an isotonic solution of 0.9% NaCl in sterile water. A 0.45% solution or 5% dextrose is used to treat hypertonic dehydration. A 3% NaCl solution is used to treat hypotonic dehydration.

A Patient Arrives in the Emergency Department After Becoming Dehydrated