Hypovolemia היפוולמיה

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Nursing Exam or NCLEX style questions that you could see related to hypovolemia:

Question number one:

Which of the following is an isotonic solution that expands the extracellular fluid volume and can be used in diabetic keto acidosis, metabolic alkalosis and hypercalcemia.
A. 3% NaCl
B. 0.9% NaCl
C. Dextran 40 in NS
D. 0.45% NaCl
Ans B is an isotonic solution which is also called normal saline and can be used in hypovolemic states. D is a hypotonic solution, A is a hypertonic solution and D is a colloid solution.

Question number 2:
Which of the following examples follows the recommended treatment guidelines for fluid replacement?
Replace 50% of the fluids within the first 36 hours
Replace half of the fluids within the first 72 hours
Replace the second half of the fluids within 48 hours
All are correct
Ans B Replace the second half of the fluids within 48-72 hours

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