A client is prescribed 3% sodium chloride,which is a hypertonic solution.The nurse recognizes the primary goal of such intravenous therapy is to:
A) Expand the volume of fluid in the vascular system
B) Pull fluid from the cells
C) Keep protein levels normal
D) Move fluid into the cells

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A hypertonic solution (a solution of higher osmotic pressure),such as 3% sodium chloride,pulls fluid from cells,causing them to shrink.The remaining options describe the function of other types of fluids.

A Client Is Prescribed 3% Sodium Chloride,which Is a Hypertonic