A Nurse Knows That a Patient Who Needs an IV

question 10

Multiple Choice

A nurse knows that a patient who needs an IV to provide simple water replacement because of lack of fluid intake should be given

• A) An isotonic solution.
• B) A hypertonic solution.
• C) A hypotonic solution.
• D) Plain water.

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Definitions:

Earthworms

Invertebrate animals belonging to the class Oligochaeta, known for their role in aerating the soil and enhancing soil fertility through their digestion process.

Marine Annelids

Worm-like organisms that live in marine environments, part of the phylum Annelida, known for their segmented bodies.

Parapodia

Parapodia are paired, lateral extensions on each segment of some annelids, such as polychaetes, used for locomotion and sometimes respiration.

Bivalve

Type of mollusc with a shell composed of two valves; includes clams, oysters, and scallops.