Foundation of nursing McQ #nursing #preparation

Ia. A client with sodium level of 166meq/l and a potassium levels of 2.5 meq/l resulting in severe hypotonic dehydration requires IV fluids . The nurse performs which action to safely correct the client's fluid balance ?

1. Give the client 100ml of 3% saline over one hour .
2. Administer clients 25mg hydrochlorothiazide orally .
3. Encourage client to drink 500ml every four hours .
4. Give client dextrose 5% normal saline 0.9% at 125 ml/he.
5. Initiate a heart - healthy , 2g sodium diet .

The right answer is   ( give the client 100ml of 3% saline over one hour )