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Natalie Tusick
on Oct 13, 2024
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Which fluid order should the nurse question for a patient with a traumatic brain injury?
A) 0.45% sodium chloride.
B) 0.9% sodium chloride.
C) Lactated Ringer's solution.
D) Dextrose 5% in 0.9% sodium chloride.
Traumatic Brain Injury
A form of acquired brain injury occurring when a sudden trauma causes damage to the brain.
Lactated Ringer's
An intravenous solution used for fluid and electrolyte replenishment in patients, contains sodium chloride, sodium lactate, potassium chloride, and calcium chloride.
Sodium Chloride
A chemical compound commonly known as salt, extensively used in food seasoning and preservation, as well as in various industrial applications.
- Examine the outcomes of intravenous fluid therapy on electrolyte stability and patient health.
- Identify the risk elements associated with fluid and electrolyte imbalances development.
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Learning Objectives
- Examine the outcomes of intravenous fluid therapy on electrolyte stability and patient health.
- Identify the risk elements associated with fluid and electrolyte imbalances development.