A client is prescribed 0.45% sodium chloride,which is a hypotonic 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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Hypotonic solutions (a solution of lower osmotic pressure),such as 0.45% sodium chloride,move fluid into the cells,causing them to enlarge.The remaining options describe the function of other types of fluids.

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