The Nurse Administers an Intravenous (IV) Hypertonic Solution to a Patient

question 25

Multiple Choice

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

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