Generally, crystalloids (e.g. NaCl, lactated ringers) remain in the extracellula

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Generally, crystalloids (e.g. NaCl, lactated ringers) remain in the extracellular fluid and
colloids (e.g. dextran, albumin, hetastarch) remain in the plasma when these solution are
given IV. When a glucose solution is given IV the glucose is transported into cells. If 2
liters of the following solutions are given IV, indicate the appropriate distribution of
these fluids following their administration.

_____________Solution Plasma(mL)____ Interstitial Fluid(mL)___ Intracellular Fluid(mL)
0.87% NaCl
5.4% Dextrose
Isotonic albumin

Explanation / Answer

The extracellular fluid compartment contains all the fluids outside the cells

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