A Client Is Prescribed 0

question 31

Multiple Choice

A client is prescribed 0.9% sodium chloride (normal saline) ,which is an isotonic solution.The nurse recognizes the primary goal of such intravenous therapy is to:

• A) Expand the volume of fluid in the vascular system
• B) Pull fluid from the cells
• C) Keep protein levels normal
• D) Move fluid into the cells

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