a patient is admitted to the hospital and given intravenous (IV) fluids. four hours later, the patient complains that his mouth and eyes feel dry. you notice that he displays signs of dehydration, and when you check his IV, you see that he was given the wrong kind of fluids. were these fluids likely hypotonic, isotonic, or hypertonic? explain

a patient is admitted to the hospital and given intravenous (IV) fluids. four hours later, the patient complains that his mouth and eyes feel dry. you notice that he displays signs of dehydration, and when you check his IV, you see that he was given the wrong kind of fluids. were these fluids likely hypotonic, isotonic, or hypertonic? explain

Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781285866932

Author:Lauralee Sherwood

Publisher:Lauralee Sherwood

Chapter2: Cell Physiology

Section: Chapter Questions

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