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A client is prescribed 0.45 sodium chloride, which is a hypotonic solution. The nurse recognizes the primary goal of such intravenous therapy is to:
 
  1. Expand the volume of fluid in the vascular system
  2. Pull fluid from the cells
  3. Keep protein levels normal
  4. Move fluid into the cells

Question 2

A client is prescribed 0.9 sodium chloride (normal saline), which is an isotonic solution. The nurse recognizes the primary goal of such intravenous therapy is to:
 
  1. Expand the volume of fluid in the vascular system
  2. Pull fluid from the cells
  3. Keep protein levels normal
  4. Move fluid into the cells



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Answer to Question 1

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Hypotonic solutions (a solution of lower osmotic pressure), such as 0.45 sodium chloride, move fluid into the cells, causing them to enlarge. The remaining options describe the function of other types of fluids.

Answer to Question 2

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Isotonic solutions such as normal saline, 0.9 sodium chloride, expand the body's fluid volume without causing a fluid shift from one compartment to another. The remaining options describe the function of other types of fluids.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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