Lactated Ringer's solution includes which of the following?

Lactated Ringer's solution includes which of the following?

• A. Sodium 154 mEq/L
• B. Glucose 0
• C. Chloride 77 mEq/L
• D. Calcium 4 mEq/L

Answer: (B)

Lactated Ringer's is a balanced crystalloid that mirrors many of the electrolytes found in plasma, but it does not contain dextrose. Its sodium, chloride, potassium, calcium, and lactate levels are set to resemble extracellular fluid, and there is no glucose in the solution. Therefore, the statement describing glucose content as zero is correct. The other options describe electrolyte values that do not match LR’s actual composition (for example, LR does not have sodium as high as 154 mEq/L, chloride that low, or calcium as high as 4 mEq/L).

Lactated Ringer's is a balanced crystalloid that mirrors many of the electrolytes found in plasma, but it does not contain dextrose. Its sodium, chloride, potassium, calcium, and lactate levels are set to resemble extracellular fluid, and there is no glucose in the solution. Therefore, the statement describing glucose content as zero is correct. The other options describe electrolyte values that do not match LR’s actual composition (for example, LR does not have sodium as high as 154 mEq/L, chloride that low, or calcium as high as 4 mEq/L).