Microbiology for Surgical Technologists
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ISBN: 9781337243209
Author: Margaret Rodriguez
Publisher: Cengage Learning US
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Sterile normal saline is used in most surgical procedures as an irrigation solution. During certain surgical procedures, such as those for malignancy, the surgeon may request that sterile water be used for irrigation instead of saline following excision of the cancerous mass.
What reaction will occur between the eukaryotic cells of the body and the water?
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