Which of the following IV fluids is not a crystalloid?
1. Plasma protein fraction (Plasmanate)
2. Lactated Ringer's
3. Normal saline (0.9% sodium chloride)
4. Hypertonic saline (3% sodium chloride)
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Rationale 1: Plasma protein fraction (Plasmanate) is a colloid.
Rationale 2:Lactated Ringer's is a crystalloid.
Rationale 3: Normal saline (0.9% sodium chloride) is a crystalloid.
Rationale 4: Hypertonic saline (3% sodium chloride) is a crystalloid.
Global Rationale: Plasma protein fraction (Plasmanate) is a colloid. Lactated Ringer's, normal saline (0.9% sodium chloride),andhypertonic saline (3% sodium chloride) are crystalloids.
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