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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
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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

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A. 3% Saline

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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.

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