A client's serum osmolality is 270 mOsm/kg. What is the client's body fluid osmolality?
a. Iso-osmolar
b. Hypo-osmolar
c. Hyperosmolar
d. Normosmolar
ANS: B
Normal osmolality is 275 to 295 mOsm/kg. This client is therefore hypo-osmolar.
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