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A 65-year-old man remains on the high dependency unit following a gastrectomy, three days previously. His urine output: has averaged 80ml/hour for the last 24 hours. He has one dry abdominal drain arid no nasogastric losses: His urea and electrolytes are normal He is to stay nil by mouth for a further 24 hours. Which of the following fluid regimes is most appropriate to his electrolyte and water requirements over the next 24 hours? (April & Sep)
a. 1 L of 0.9 % saline plus 1.5 L. of 4 % dextrose/0.18 % saline
b. 1 L of 0.9 % saline plus 1.5 L of 5 % dextrose.
c. 1 L of 0.9 % saline plus 1.5 L of Hartmann's solution
d. 2 L of 0.9% saline
e.2 L of 4 % dextrose/0,18 % saline
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