A Patient Is Admitted to the MICU with a Closed

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted to the MICU with a closed head injury with cerebral edema.What type of IV solution will cause water to be drawn from inside the cell and into the vascular space and is desirable in cases of cerebral edema?

• A) Hypotonic solution
• B) Hypertonic solution
• C) Isotonic solution
• D) Lactated Ringer's solution

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