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A nurse is directed to administer a hypotonic intravenous solution. The nurse expects that compensatory mechanisms associated with hypovolemia would cause all of the following symptoms except:

  • A. O.45% sodium chloride
  • B. 5% dextrose in water
  • C. O.90% sodium chloride
  • D. 5% dextrose in normal saline solution
Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Hypotonic solutions have lower osmolarity compared to the intracellular fluid, causing water to move into the cells by osmosis. This can lead to further swelling of the cells in the body. In the case of hypovolemia, the body is already experiencing a deficit of fluid and electrolytes, so administering a hypotonic solution like 0.90% sodium chloride would further exacerbate cellular swelling and potentially lead to cellular damage. Therefore, using 0.90% sodium chloride as a compensatory mechanism for hypovolemia would not be appropriate.