Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning parenternal electrolyte solutions?
A. Lactated Ringer’s solution contains physiologic concentrations of all important electrolytes
B. Glucose is added to hypotonic saline solutions to increase their tonicity
C. About 1/2 of all exogenously administered albumin ends up in the extravascular space
D. Normal saline solution provides excessive sodium and chloride which may lead to body sodium overload
Answer:B
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning parenternal electrolyte solutions?
A. Lactated Ringer’s solution contains physiologic concentrations of all important electrolytes B. Glucose is added to hypotonic saline solutions to increase their tonicity C. About 1/2 of all exogenously administered albumin ends up in the extravascular space D. Normal saline solution provides excessive sodium and chloride which may lead to body sodium overload