Question

What type of intravenous solution is indicated for patients with fluid and electrolyte loss?

a. Isotonic

b. Hypertonic

c. Hypotonic

d. Colloidal

Answer 1

a, Isotonic
isotonic IV solutions restore the fluid volume by filling the tissue and maintain fluid volume than hyper and hypotonic solutions.
colloids contain solutes with large proteins. albumin is colloids that include albumin to treat hypovolemic shock. but colloids are not recommended for IV fluids resuscitation due to their adverse effects. and other molecules, they increase the intravascular volume Isotonic IV fluids expand the intravascular space more than hypotonic IV fluids.
a hypotonic solution like 0.45% normal saline is a low concentrated solution that helps to rehydrate the cells.
the hypertonic solution leads to an increase in serum sodium cause hypernatremic conditions.