Asked by chiranjeevi gottam on May 25, 2024
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Lactated Ringer's solution is administered to the patient during surgery.What is the purpose of this infusion?
A) Cause cells to shrink and reduce swelling.
B) Expand the body's intravascular fluid volume.
C) Move fluid from intravascular space into cells.
D) Pull fluid from cells into the intravascular space.
Lactated Ringer's
An isotonic solution commonly used for fluid and electrolyte replenishment in medical patients.
Intravascular Fluid
Fluid within the blood vessels, including blood plasma and other components, important for maintaining blood pressure and volume.
- Implement understanding of fluid and electrolyte regulation in the care of patients, identifying and rectifying distinct imbalances.
Verified Answer
DD
Darian De Los SantosMay 27, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Fluids that have the same osmolality as normal blood are called isotonic.Isotonic solutions such as Lactated Ringer's expand the body's extracellular fluid volume without causing water to shift in or out of cells.Infusion of hypertonic intravenous solutions (more concentrated than normal blood),such as 3% sodium chloride,pulls fluid from cells by osmosis,causing them to shrink.Physiologically hypotonic solutions (less concentrated than normal blood after they are infused)move water from the extracellular compartment into the cells by osmosis,causing them to swell.
Learning Objectives
- Implement understanding of fluid and electrolyte regulation in the care of patients, identifying and rectifying distinct imbalances.