The nurse explains the purpose of an infusion of albumin 5% to a patient recovering from hypovolemic shock.Which statement indicates that the patient understands the instructions?

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Albumin is a protein that helps to draw fluid into the blood vessels, which can be beneficial in treating hypovolemia. Option B is incorrect as it suggests that albumin causes the kidneys to conserve fluid, which is not its mechanism of action. Option C is incorrect as albumin is not a concentrated salt solution. Option D is incorrect as electrolytes are not a primary component of albumin infusions.

The Nurse Explains the Purpose of an Infusion of Albumin