A client is receiving IV fluids that will increase the extracellular fluid. What type of fluids will be administered?
a. hypotonic c. hypertonic
b. isotonic d. equitonic
B
Parenteral fluids are classified based on their relationship to normal blood plasma. Solutions may be hypotonic, isotonic, or hypertonic. The solution prescribed is based on the client's diagnosis and the goal of therapy. Isotonic IV fluids increase only the extracellular fluid volume.
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