CHAPTER 7 Questions

A hypotonic solution such as ½ normal saline is not a good option to treat dehydration because the cells will draw the water in. 20a. Why is normal saline considered isotonic? Isotonic solutions have an osmolality of 240 - 340 mOsm/L. NS has an osmolality of 280-300 mOsm/L. 20b. Why is 1/2 normal saline considered hypotonic? ................
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