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ETearle

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The client has an order for intravenous (IV) fluids. The normal saline, an isotonic solution, is ordered. The nurse knows that an isotonic solution:
 
  A) contains the same osmotic pressure.
  B) is stronger than opposing sides of a membrane.
  C) contains the same hydrostatic pressure.
  D) is weaker than opposing sides of a membrane.

Question 2

The client has been admitted to the emergency room in respiratory distress. The blood gases reveal that there is poor movement of gas across the alveolar-capillary membrane. The nurse knows that there is a problem with:
 
  A) permeability.
  B) diffusion.
  C) osmosis.
  D) filtration.


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meltdown117

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Reply #1 on: Jul 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B


ETearle

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Reply 2 on: Jul 17, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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