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It is for school. My text lists these two solutions as the primary fluids for resuscitation but isn't completely clear about which to use when. It does say that LR is commonly used for burn or surgical patients so I am just not sure. Thanks for your help.

The exact question is: What IV solution would the nurse anticipate to be started on Byron? They are basically asking us to make a call based on our knowledge of fluid and electrolyte balance. I wish they would give the serum blood levels of the electrolytes because it would make the decision much simpler. I am just not sure if the one day of no eating and working hard is enough to deplete his electrolytes to a level that would require the use of LR.

The case study doesn't give any of that information.

I am doing a case study with a patient who has a fluid volume deficit and I am unsure if would administer regular saline or lactated ringers. The information given is that the patient was working on a farm outside and has very little to drink. He feels fatigued and doesn't eat lunch or dinner choosing to sleep instead and so he hasn't eaten all day. He wakes up the next day with swollen hands and feet, a headache, and dizziness and goes to the hospital. I am unsure if his electrolytes would be depleted enough to necessitate the use of LR. Any thoughts?