Asked by Jonathan Taveras on Jul 26, 2024
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The nurse administers an intravenous (IV) hypertonic solution to a patient. In which direction will the fluid shift?
A) From intracellular to extracellular
B) From extracellular to intracellular
C) From intravascular to intracellular
D) From intravascular to interstitial
Hypertonic Solution
A solution that has a higher concentration of solutes than the cytoplasm of cells, leading to osmotic pressure that may cause cell shrinkage.
Fluid Shift
The movement of bodily fluids from one compartment to another, affecting hydration status, blood volume, and pressure.
- Grasp the fundamentals of fluid movement and its effects on health outcomes, particularly in relation to edema formation and fluid balance management.
Verified Answer
BC
belle cantuJul 27, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Hypertonic solutions will move fluid from the intracellular to the extracellular (intravascular). A hypertonic solution has a concentration greater than normal body fluids, so water will shift out of cells because of the osmotic pull of the extra particles. Movement of water from the extracellular (intravascular) into cells (intracellular) occurs when hypotonic fluids are administered. Distribution of fluid between intravascular and interstitial spaces occurs by filtration, the net sum of hydrostatic and osmotic pressures.
Learning Objectives
- Grasp the fundamentals of fluid movement and its effects on health outcomes, particularly in relation to edema formation and fluid balance management.