In Which Way Does the Nurse Define Oncotic Pressure

question 7

Multiple Choice

In which way does the nurse define oncotic pressure?

• A)A pressure reading within the inferior vena cava
• B)A force that attempts to pull fluid from the interstitial and intracellular spaces
• C)A force that attempts to push fluid out of the capillary pores into interstitial and intracellular spaces
• D)A pressure reading upon inflation of the balloon on the tip of the Swan-Ganz catheter

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Definitions:

Isotonic

A solution that has the same salt concentration as cells and blood, preventing net water movement across cell membranes.

NaCl

Sodium chloride, commonly known as table salt, is an ionic compound consisting of sodium and chloride ions.

Solute

Substance that is dissolved in a solvent, forming a solution.

Solvent

Liquid portion of a solution that serves to dissolve a solute.