A person was receiving 100 ml/hr of a slightly hypertonic saline (suit) IV but i

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A person was receiving 100 ml/hr of a slightly hypertonic saline (suit) IV but it accidentally got changed to 1000 ml/hr. Explain what would be the effect of fluid movement between the plasma and interstitial fluid under these new conditions after 4 hrs have passed. Explain what would be the effect of fluid movement between the plasma and RBCs in a normal person receiving an IV drip of hypotonic saline. Explain what would be the effect of fluid movement between the plasma and interstitial fluid in a normal person receiving an IV drip of very hypertonic saline at a rate of 50 ml/hr.

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6) To treat conditions like hyponatremia, saline is administered intravenously. It is important to regulate the flowrate of saline reception in patient. As in our case, the flowrate changed fromm100 to 1000 ml/hour. This causes fluid overload, as too much of saline is being rapidly. It can lead to serious effects. After 4 hours patient can have high blood pressure, anxiety, severe headaches. Breathing can be difficult too.

7) When hypotonic saline is administered, fluid moved from plasma to RBC.

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