Which nursing action is anticipated by the nurse to restore colloidal osmotic pressure to clients with third-spacing?
A) Initiate an IV of an isotonic solution.
B) Initiate an IV of albumin.
C) Manage an infusion of plasma.
D) Manage an infusion of total parenteral nutrition.
B
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The best answer to restore colloidal osmotic pressure is to initiate an IV of albumin. Administration of albumin pulls the trapped fluid back into the intravascular space. An isotonic solution will not pull water from the intercellular space. Blood products are used for third-spacing management; however, albumin is the product of choice. The management of total parenteral nutrition is not associated with third-spacing.
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