The nurse is expecting the admission of a child with severe isotonic dehydration. Which intravenous fluid prescription does the nurse anticipate for this child?
1. 0.9 normal saline (NS)
2. D5 0.2 () normal saline
3. D5W
4. Albumin
Question 2
A child with croup has an increased PCO2, a decreased pH, and a normal HCO3 blood gas value. Which does the nurse report to the healthcare provider based on these data?
1. Uncompensated metabolic alkalosis
2. Uncompensated metabolic acidosis
3. Uncompensated respiratory acidosis
4. Uncompensated respiratory alkalosis