Fluids that have the same osmolality as body fluids are used most often to replace extracellular volume and are known as _______________ fluids
Fill in the blanks with correct word
isotonic
Isotonic fluids have the same osmolality as body fluids and are used most often to replace extracellular volume (e.g., prolonged vomiting). Isotonic fluids effectively mimic the body's fluid loss in the absence of an electrolyte imbalance.
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