Which fluid shift occurs when a hypertonic intravenous solution is administered?
a. Fluid moves from the venous circulation into the interstitial space.
b. Fluid moves from the interstitial space into the venous circulation.
c. Fluid moves from the arterial circulation into the venous circulation.
d. Fluid moves from the plasma into the cells.
ANS: B
Hypertonic solutions pull water into the venous circulation through osmosis. A and D refer to hypotonic solutions. C. Fluid does not move directly from arterial to venous circulation.
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