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rferrer1691 rferrer1691
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6 years ago
A patient is experiencing an anaphylactic reaction. Which IV solution does the nurse anticipate will be ordered for this patient?
 
  A.
  0.45 normal saline
  B.
  5 dextrose in water
  C.
  0.9 normal saline
  D.
  3 saline
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6 years ago
ANS: C
The fluid of choice in any emergency is an isotonic crystalloid; 0.9 normal saline is isotonic, 0.45 normal saline and 5 dextrose in water are both hypotonic, and 3 saline is hypertonic.
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6 years ago
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