Which of the following is a disadvantage to intravascular volume replacement with isotonic crystalloid solutions?
A) Two-thirds of the volume leaves the intravascular space within 1 hour.
B) Intracellular fluid shifts to the vascular space.
C) Sodium shifts into cells, and potassium shifts out of cells.
D) There is an immediate shift of vascular volume to the interstitial space.

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Two-thirds of the volume administered with isotonic crystalloid solutions leave the intravascular space within one hour. This means that only a third of the volume administered will remain in the intravascular space to provide effective volume expansion.

Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage to Intravascular Volume