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isotnoic solution
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same osmolarity as serum. RBCs neither gain nor lose water, retaining their normal biconcave shape
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hypertonic solution
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higher osmolarity than serum. cells loose water and shrink in size
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hypotonic solution
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lower osmolarity than serum; cells absorb water and may burst
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examples of hypertonic solutions
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D10W, D20W, D50W, 3% sodium choloride, D5LR, Colloid solutions (blood replacement products)
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examples of hypotonic
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D5W, 1/2NS, Normosol R
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examples of isotonic
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D5W, NS, LR
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Microdrip
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always 60 gtts/mL
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Infusion time=?
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total volume/#of hours
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calculating drip rate by gravity
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# of drops X Amt in mL
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How often should tubing be changed?
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every 72 hours
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