Posted: August 17th, 2017

Which of the following solutions should the nurse anticipate for fluid replacement in the male patient?

Which of the following solutions should the nurse anticipate for fluid replacement in the male patient?
a) Lactated Ringer’s solution
Replacement fluids may include isotonic electrolyte solutions and blood component therapy.
b) Type O negative blood
O negative blood is prepared for emergency use in women of childbearing age.
c) Dextrose 5% in water
Dextrose 5% in water should not be used to replace fluids in hypovolemic patients.
d) Hypertonic saline
Hypertonic saline is used only to treat severe symptomatic hyponatremia and should be used only in intensive care units