Which of the following is a potential risk associated with the use of Lactated Ringer's solution? A) Metabolic acidosis B) Hyperchloremia C) Theoretical coagulation risk with blood... Which of the following is a potential risk associated with the use of Lactated Ringer's solution? A) Metabolic acidosis B) Hyperchloremia C) Theoretical coagulation risk with blood products D) Hypokalemia
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The question is asking about potential risks associated with the use of Lactated Ringer's solution, presenting multiple options to choose from.
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Theoretical coagulation risk with blood products
The final answer is C) Theoretical coagulation risk with blood products
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The final answer is C) Theoretical coagulation risk with blood products
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Lactated Ringer's solution is generally avoided in situations where it might be mixed with blood products due to a theoretical risk of clotting.
Tips
A common mistake could be associating lactated Ringer's with metabolic acidosis, while it actually does not cause acidosis despite increasing lactate levels.
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- Ringer's lactate is compatible with the rapid infusion of AS-3 ... - link.springer.com
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