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Lauren - Nursing made easy on Instagram: "Understanding IV Fluids: Hypotonic, Isotonic, and Hypertonic Solutions for Student Nurses  1. Isotonic Fluids What They Are: - Isotonic fluids have the same osmolarity as blood plasma (about 275-295 mOsm/L). - They expand the extracellular fluid (ECF) without causing a shift in fluid between compartments.  Common Examples: - 0.9% Sodium Chloride (Normal Saline) - Hartmanns solution - 5% Dextrose in Water (D5W) - initially isotonic, but becomes hypotonic as dextrose is metabolized  Uses: - To treat dehydration - To replace fluid losses (e.g., haemorrhage, surgery) - To maintain fluid balance during surgery  2. Hypotonic IV Fluids What They Are: - Hypotonic fluids have a lower osmolarity than blood plasma (<275 mOsm/L). - They cause water to move int Intracellular And Extracellular Fluid, Fluid Volume Deficit Nursing, Fluid Balance Nursing, Isotonic Hypotonic Hypertonic, Iv Solutions, Extracellular Fluid, Nerdy Nurse, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Draw Water

Lauren - Nursing made easy on Instagram: "Understanding IV Fluids: Hypotonic, Isotonic, and Hypertonic Solutions for Student Nurses 1. Isotonic Fluids What They Are: - Isotonic fluids have the same osmolarity as blood plasma (about 275-295 mOsm/L). - They expand the extracellular fluid (ECF) without causing a shift in fluid between compartments. Common Examples: - 0.9% Sodium Chloride (Normal Saline) - Hartmanns solution - 5% Dextrose in Water (D5W) - initially isotonic, but becomes…

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