Question

Which fluid shift will the nurse take into consideration when assessing a client with type 1 diabtetes who is experiencinv a fluid imbalance?

Answer 1

Intracelular to intravascular as a result of hypersmolarity.

The osmotic effect of hyperglycemia pulls fluid from the cells, resulting in cellular dehydration l. Hyperglycemia pulls fluid from the interstitial compartment to the intravascular compartment.