Section: NCLEX

39) A 14-year-old boy is brought to the emergency room with a compound fracture of the left femur. His vital signs are: BP 80/60, pulse 120, respirations 26, temperature 99.0° F (37.2° C). Which of the following fluids would the nurse expect the physician to order initially?

D5 in water.
D5 in 0.45% NaCl.
0.45% NaCl.
Lactated Ringer’s.

Explanation

You need isotonic fluid to restore circulating blood volume. You may also use 0.9% NaCl.

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