The nurse is preparing to administer a crystalloid IV to a ...

[maychende]

The nurse is preparing to administer a crystalloid IV to a client. Which IV fluid is a crystalloid?
 
  1. Dextran
  2. Fresh frozen plasma
  3. Hetastarch (Hespan)
  4. Lactated Ringer's

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing shock. Which fluid replacement agents does the nurse anticipate will be used when providing care?(Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Crystalloids
  2. Colloids
  3. Water
  4. Blood products
  5. Oral electrolyte replacement solutions

[beccamahon]

Answer to Question 1

4

Rationale 1: Dextran is a colloid.
Rationale 2: Fresh frozen plasma is a blood product.
Rationale 3: Hetastarch (Hespan) is a colloid.
Rationale 4: Lactated Ringer's is a crystalloid IV fluid.

Global Rationale: Lactated Ringer's is a crystalloid IV fluid. Dextran is a colloid. Fresh frozen plasma is a blood product. Hetastarch (Hespan) is a colloid.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 4

Rationale 1: Fluid replacement agents may be categorized as blood products, colloids, or crystalloids. Colloid and crystalloid infusions are often used when up to one-third of an adult's blood volume is lost.
Rationale 2: Fluid replacement agents may be categorized as blood products, colloids, or crystalloids. Colloid and crystalloid infusions are often used when up to one-third of an adult's blood volume is lost.
Rationale 3:For mild cases of shock, oral fluids, such as electrolyte replacement fluids and water, can be used to treat shock.
Rationale 4: Fluid replacement agents may be categorized as blood products, colloids, or crystalloids. Colloid and crystalloid infusions are often used when up to one-third of an adult's blood volume is lost.
Rationale 5:For mild cases of shock, oral fluids, such as electrolyte replacement fluids and water, can be used to treat shock.

Global Rationale: Fluid replacement agents may be categorized as blood products, colloids, or crystalloids. Colloid and crystalloid infusions are often used when up to one-third of an adult's blood volume is lost. For mild cases of shock, oral fluids, such as electrolyte replacement fluids and water, can be used to treat shock.

[maychende]

Thank you!

[beccamahon]

Always glad to help...