A Student Nurse Is Preparing to Administer a 5% Dextrose

A student nurse is preparing to administer a 5% dextrose in water (D5W) infusion to a client. What explanation for the infusion does the student offer her instructor?

A) "This is a colloid, and will increase the client's blood pressure."
B) "This medication is isotonic in its container, but when infused, the solution becomes hypotonic."
C) "This medication is hypotonic and will cause fluid to shift from the intravascular space into the interstitial and intracellular spaces."
D) "This medication is hypertonic and will cause fluid to shift from the extravascular space into the vascular space."