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What type of IV would you prescribe if the patient had the condition hypernatremia and why?

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Answer:

Hypernatremia is a condition in which blood contain high concentration of sodium.

Step-by-step explanation:

  • Hypernatremia are of 3 types-low volume, normal volume, and high volume.
  • Low volume hypernatremia takes place due to intake of inadequate amount of water or excess amount of water loss through urination that cause glycosuria.
  • Diabetes insipidus is a type of disease caused by excess water loss from kidney through urination.
  • High volume of hyoernatremia is caused due to intake of hypertonic fluid This is rare and uncommon type of disease.Incase of children, salt poisoning is the most common disease.

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