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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 Fluid Balance Nursing, Fluid Volume Deficit Nursing, Isotonic Hypotonic Hypertonic, Extracellular Fluid, Nerdy Nurse, Medical Study, Amniotic Fluid, Nursing Study Guide, Blood Plasma

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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