Question

A patient with cerebral edema would most likely be order what type of solution? A. 3% Saline B. 0.9% Normal Saline C. Lactated Ringer's D. 0.225% Normal Saline

Answer 1

A. 3% Saline

Step-by-step explanation:

Hypertony therapy is a mainstay of treatment for cerebral edema, creating an osmolar gradient within the blood-brain barrier. 3% saline is hypertonic and used to decreased cerebral edema.