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1. Lactated Ringers VS 0.9% Saline

   Bmg609 replied to Bmg609's topic in Medications

   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 ...

2. Lactated Ringers VS 0.9% Saline

   Bmg609 replied to Bmg609's topic in Medications

   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 elect...

3. Lactated Ringers VS 0.9% Saline

   Bmg609 replied to Bmg609's topic in Medications

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

4. Lactated Ringers VS 0.9% Saline

   Bmg609 posted a topic in Medications

   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 f...