Based on your understanding of osmolarity and tonicity, which type of intravenous fluid would you expect most patients to receive?
A) Isotonic
B) Hypertonic
C) Hypotonic
D) Equitonic

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Isotonic solutions have the same osmotic pressure as blood and are therefore the safest and most commonly used intravenous fluids. They help to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance without shifting water in or out of cells. Hypertonic solutions have a higher osmotic pressure than blood and can cause cells to shrink, while hypotonic solutions have a lower osmotic pressure than blood and can cause cells to swell. Equitonic is not a recognized term in medicine.

Based on Your Understanding of Osmolarity and Tonicity, Which Type