The nurse understands that the normal saline solution (0.9% NS) is often used to rehydrate clients due to which property?

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0.9% NS (NSS) is an isotonic solution. Infusing this solution does not result in movement of fluids or solutes between the intravascular and extravascular spaces. They expand volume only, which is their main benefit. NSS is inexpensive and readily available but does not contain glucose. NSS is no more or no less prone to infiltrating as fluid choice does not affect it.

The Nurse Understands That the Normal Saline Solution (0