ATI N100 Fundamentals Exam | Nurselytic

Correct Answer: D

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A: Isotonic solution would not be the best choice as it has the same concentration of solutes as the intracellular fluid, which would not effectively address the dehydration of the cells.
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Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) is a solution containing nutrients, not specifically designed to address hypernatremia.
C: Hypertonic solution would worsen the hypernatremia as it has a higher concentration of solutes, leading to further dehydration of the cells.

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