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A nurse knows that if a patient needs intravenous (IV) fluid replacement because of low blood volume, he or she should be given
 
  1. An isotonic solution.
  2. A hypertonic solution.
  3. A hypotonic solution.
  4. Any of the above.

Question 2

A nurse knows that there is a risk for cerebral edema, increased intracranial pressure, rupture of brain cells, and death if there is an infusion of an excessive volume of
 
  1. Isotonic solution.
  2. Hypertonic solution.
  3. Hypotonic solution.
  4. Any of the above.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 2

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3




student77

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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