A Client Is Prescribed 3% Sodium Chloride,which Is a Hypertonic

question 5

Multiple Choice

A client is prescribed 3% sodium chloride,which is a hypertonic 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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Definitions:

Brain Structures

The various parts of the brain, each responsible for different functions, such as the cerebrum for thought and action, the cerebellum for movement, and the limbic system for emotions.

Lateral Hypothalamus

An area of the brain thought to control hunger and thirst; destruction of this area can cause an animal to refuse food and water.

Aphagic

The inability to swallow, which can be due to various neurological or physical disorders.

Hyperphagic

Describes an excessive eating behavior, often beyond the physiological need for food.