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
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.
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