The nurse would expect to hang which of the following intravenous (IV) solution to a client with ascites?
A) Isotonic solution
B) Low osmolarity solution
C) Hypotonic solution
D) Hypertonic solution
D
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With ascites, minimizing the fluid in the cells can be accomplished with the use of hypertonic solutions. Hypertonic solutions act by pulling the fluid from the cells to the blood vessels. Isotonic solutions stay within the blood vessels and do not minimize ascites. Hypotonic solutions are lower in osmolarity and shift fluids from the blood vessels to the cells.
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