Once D5W is infused into the body
A. it rapidly expands the vascular space and effectively increases blood pressure.
B. cellular uptake of dextrose occurs and the solution quickly becomes isotonic.
C. it causes fluid to shift from the intracellular space into the vascular space.
D. the body metabolizes the dextrose quickly and the solution becomes hypotonic.
Answer: D. the body metabolizes the dextrose quickly and the solution becomes hypotonic.
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