The nurse is caring for a patient with diabetes insipidus.What type of IV fluid should the nurse expect to be ordered for fluid replacement?

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Hypotonic IV fluids,such as 0.45% saline,may be ordered to replace intravascular volume without adding excessive sodium.IV fluids are especially important if the patient is unable to take oral fluids.A.C.Isotonic and hypertonic fluids will add sodium.D.There is no reason for this patient to be prescribed parenteral nutrition.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Diabetes Insipidus