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jlmhmf

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on: Jul 22, 2018
The patient is receiving sodium chloride 0.45 by IV infusion. If the fluid is infused beyond the patient's tolerance, the patient is at risk for
 
  a. cardiac overload c. cellular dehydration
  b. water intoxication d. increased osmotic pressure

Question 2

Your client is in pain and reluctant to move, instead preferring to lie quietly in bed. What nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate?
 
  1. Risk for imbalanced nutrition
  2. Powerlessness
  3. Risk for disuse syndrome
  4. Impaired skin integrity


rachel

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
0.45 normal saline is considered a hypotonic fluid. This fluid lowers the osmotic pressure and causes fluid to move into the cells. If fluid is infused beyond the patient's tolerance, water intoxication may result.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3


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