A patient with severe anorexia nervosa is admitted to the hospital for treatment

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A patient with severe anorexia nervosa is admitted to the hospital for treatment. The patient presents with severe malnutrition and evidence of organ dysfunction. Labs are drawn and maintenance IV fluids are initiated. As the RN, you onitiate IV fluid therapy for the patient. Knowing the importance of cellular energy production, which of the following maintenance IV fluids would you expect to be ordered by the physician? A. 0.9% sodium chloride B. lactated ringers C. 0.45% sodium cholride D. 0.9% sodium chloride with dextrose

Explanation / Answer

A. 0.9% sodium chloride

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