A paramedic is treating a patient for a traumatic brain injury causing cerebral edema. If the medic wanted to administer an IV fluid to treat the cerebral edema, he or she would choose what kind of solution?

a. Hypertonic
b. Hypotonic
c. Isotonic
d. NeutrotonicNeurotonic


Answer: a. Hypertonic

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