A nurse knows that there is a risk for cerebral edema, increased intracranial pressure, rupture of brain cells, and death if there is an infusion of an excessive volume of

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Infusing a hypotonic solution can cause water to move into the brain cells, resulting in swelling and potentially leading to cerebral edema, increased intracranial pressure, rupture of brain cells, and death. Isotonic and hypertonic solutions are less likely to cause these complications.

A Nurse Knows That There Is a Risk for Cerebral