Which of following concentration of IV fluid is hypeonic in nature?
Correct Answer: 3% normal saline
Description: 3% saline is a hypeonic fluid. It contains 856 Na+ and 856Cl-. Other examples of hypeonic fluids are 5% NaCl, 5% Dextrose in 0.45% NaCl, 5% Dextrose in 0.9% NaCl, 10% Dextrose in 0.9% NaCl and 5% Dextrose in RL. Isotonic fluids are: Dextrose 2.5% in 0.45% saline Dextrose 5% in 0.2% saline Dextrose 5% in water Ringer's Lactate 0.9% Normal saline Dextran 70% in NS Hypotonic fluid: Sodium chloride 0.45% Ref: Medical-Surgical Nursing: An Integrated Approach By Lois White, 2nd edn, page 198
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