In order to prevent the process of either crenation or hemolysis with red blood cells an intravenous solution concentration should be ________ to the concentration of blood.

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Isotonic solutions have the same solute concentration as blood, preventing water movement into or out of the cells, thus avoiding crenation (shrinking) or hemolysis (bursting).

In Order to Prevent the Process of Either Crenation or Hemolysis