The nurse recognizes that the client,based on the imbalance that is present,will require fluid replacement with isotonic solution.One of the isotonic solutions that may be ordered by the health care provider is:
A) 0.45% saline
B) Lactated Ringer's
C) 5% dextrose in normal saline
D) 5% dextrose in lactated Ringer's

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Lactated Ringer's is an isotonic solution.0.45% saline is a hypotonic solution.5% dextrose in normal saline and 5% dextrose in lactated Ringer's are both hypertonic solutions.

The Nurse Recognizes That the Client,based on the Imbalance That