Which condition would the nurse expect to be treated with an isotonic solution?
A) Fluid overload
B) Hemorrhagic shock
C) Cellular dehydration
D) Cerebral edema

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Isotonic solutions are used to treat conditions where there is a loss of intravascular volume, such as hemorrhagic shock. They are also used to expand intravascular volume and maintain hydration in patients with mild to moderate dehydration. Fluid overload would be treated with a hypotonic solution, cellular dehydration would be treated with a hypertonic solution, and cerebral edema may be treated with a hypertonic or hypotonic solution depending on the cause.

Which Condition Would the Nurse Expect to Be Treated with an Isotonic