Question: A 65-year-old woman presents with right upper quadrant pain and is found to have cholelithiasis. She is admitted to the hospital with plans to undergo laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the next 24 to 48 hours. Past medical history is notable for osteoarthritis, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. Temperature is 98.1°F (35.5 C), pulse is 75/min, and blood pressure is 124/80 mmg. Weight is 60 kg. She is made nil per os (NPO) in preparation for surgery. Which of the following is most appropriate for maintenance fluids in this patient? Submit Total Time Taken 00:00:03 Total Time Remaining 00:02:57 (A) 100 mL/hr of 5% dextrose in water (B) chloride 100 mL/hr of 5% dextrose in 0.45% sodium (C) 500 mL/hr of 0.9% sodium chloride (D) 500 mL/hr of 5% dextrose in water (E) chloride 500 mL/hr of 5% dextrose. Need Assignment Help?