A 68-year-old patient is admitted with vomiting and diarrhea…

A 68-year-old patient is admitted with vomiting and diarrhea for the past 24 hours. Vital signs show mild tachycardia and dry mucous membranes. The provider orders an IV fluid to restore intravascular volume without causing fluid shifts between compartments. Which IV fluid is most appropriate?

Ms. Angela Morris, a 71-year-old female, is admitted for a s…

Ms. Angela Morris, a 71-year-old female, is admitted for a scheduled partial colectomy. History: hypertension, type 2 diabetes. Lives independently. Preoperative Data: ·        NPO since midnight ·        IV access established Vital Signs: BP 136/82 HR 86 RR 18 SpO2 97% on RA Temp 98.6F Labs: Sodium: 138 mEq/L Potassium: 3.0 mEq/L Before administering prescribed preoperative sedation, what must the nurse verify?