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Mr. Wonderful

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A client received 3 L of D5W. With continuous use of 5 dextrose in water, the intravenous (IV) fluids become:
 
  a. isotonic.
  b. hypotonic.
  c. hypertonic.
  d. megatonic.

Question 2

A client is ordered to receive lactated Ringer's solution. What type of intravenous (IV) solution is this?
 
  a. Lipid
  b. Crystalloid
  c. Colloid
  d. Blood product



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
D5W is isotonic, but when the dextrose is metabolized in the human body, it becomes hypotonic.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Lactated Ringer's solution is a crystalloid solution.




Mr. Wonderful

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent


amcvicar

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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