A patient is prescribed IV fluid to replace electrolytes and expand plasma volume.Which type of fluid will the nurse provide to the patient?

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D.Hypertonic fluids pull fluid from the interstitial space into venous circulation,expanding plasma volume.Lactated Ringer's solution is a hypertonic solution that also replaces electrolytes.A.Isotonic solutions are not generally given to replace electrolytes.B.C.Hypotonic and Dextrose solutions will shrink plasma volume.

A Patient Is Prescribed IV Fluid to Replace Electrolytes and Expand