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tsand2

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What is the composition of hypotonic intravenous solutions such as 0.45 NaCl?
 
  a. Fewer dissolved particles than blood
  b. Approximately the same number of dissolved particles as blood
  c. Higher concentrations of dissolved particles than blood
  d. Electrolytes and dextrose

Question 2

Which condition would the nurse expect to be treated with an isotonic solution?
 
  a. Fluid overload
  b. Hemorrhagic shock
  c. Cellular dehydration
  d. Cerebral edema


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courtney_bruh

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Hypotonic solutions have fewer dissolved particles than blood. Half normal saline does not contain dextrose.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Isotonic solutions have approximately the same osmolality as blood. Isotonic fluids are ideal replacement fluids for patients experiencing an intravascular fluid deficit that occurs in conditions such as acute blood loss from hemorrhage and gastrointestinal bleeding. Isotonic fluids increase vascular volume, thus counteracting hypovolemia and hypotension. Administering isotonic solutions for fluid overload would exacerbate the problem. Hypotonic solutions are administered for cellular dehydration. Hypertonic solutions are administered for cerebral edema.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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