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NUR 120 Essentials II FINAL Study Guide w1-w5 – Fluid & Electrolytes/ ABG’s IV solutions Hypertonic solution  Greater osmolality causes cell shrinking as water is pulled out of the cell into blood.  Administered slowly or can cause intravascular overload. Monitor for overload.  Carefully monitor serum sodium, lung sounds, and BP.  D10 – dextrose in water  Dextrose 5% in 0.45% or half strength NaCl.  D5NS - Dextrose 5% in 0.9% NaCl – used to treat hyponatremia a...