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The nurse is reviewing the tonicity of the different intravenous fluids on the medical-surgical unit in preparation for an in-service presentation.
 
  Which fluids are considered to be isotonic and appropriate in the treatment of fluid loss due to a surgical procedure?
  1. 5 dextrose in lactated ringers
  2. 0.9 sodium chloride (NS)
  3. 0.45 sodium chloride
  4. Lactated Ringers
  5. 5 dextrose in water
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6 years ago
Correct Answer: 2,4,5
Rationale: This is a hypertonic solution and is not appropriate for the treatment of fluid loss due to a surgical procedure.
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