What happens when a hypertonic IV solution is administered to a client?
Fluid will be pushed in the interstitial spaces
Fluid will be pulled out of the cells and into the blood stream.
Fluid will be pushed out of the blood stream into the extravascular spaces.
Fluid will be pulled out of the bloodstream into the cells
The Correct Answer is B
A. Fluid will be pushed into the interstitial spaces. Hypertonic solutions draw water into the bloodstream, not into tissues.
B. Fluid will be pulled out of the cells and into the bloodstream: Hypertonic solutions (e.g., 3% NaCl, D10W) have a higher osmolarity than blood plasma. This pulls fluid from cells into the intravascular space, causing cell shrinkage and increasing blood volume.
C. Fluid will be pushed out of the bloodstream into extravascular spaces. This describes a hypotonic solution’s effect.
D. Fluid will be pulled out of the bloodstream into the cells. This describes an isotonic or hypotonic effect.
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Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. Decreases the chance of peptic ulcer formation: Calcium carbonate is not an antiulcer medication.
B. Prevents constipation: Calcium carbonate can cause constipation, not prevent it.
C. Increases the tubular excretion of potassium: Calcium carbonate does not directly affect potassium excretion.
D. To lower phosphorus levels: Calcium carbonate is a phosphate binder that reduces phosphorus absorption from food. In chronic renal failure, phosphorus builds up due to decreased kidney excretion, leading to secondary hyperparathyroidism and bone disease (renal osteodystrophy).
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. “This is called a thrill and it means that your fistula is not working.” A thrill is a normal finding and means the fistula is functioning properly.
B. "This is not a normal sign; we will call your provider right away.” A lack of thrill is abnormal, not the presence of one.
C. "This is called a bruit and it shows that your fistula is patent." The thrill is felt and the bruit is heard.
D. "This is called a thrill and it means that your fistula is patent." A thrill (vibration) is a normal finding in an AV fistula and indicates adequate blood flow. A bruit (whooshing sound) is heard on auscultation and also confirms patency.
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