A 5-year-old male presents to the ER with delirium and sunken eyes.After diagnosing him with severe dehydration, the primary care provider orders fluid replacement.The nurse administers a hypertonic intravenous solution.Which of the following would be expected?

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A hypertonic solution will draw water out of the cells into the extracellular space, leading to intracellular dehydration.

A 5-Year-Old Male Presents to the ER with Delirium and Sunken