A client is prescribed a hypertonic intravenous solution.Administration of this solution will most likely cause which manifestation to occur?

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Hypertonic solutions have a higher concentration of solutes compared to the interstitial fluid. This creates an osmotic gradient that causes fluid to shift from the interstitial space into the blood vessels, leading to an increase in blood volume and blood pressure. This process is known as osmosis.

A Client Is Prescribed a Hypertonic Intravenous Solution