Question

Which type of IV solution could help a diabetic with symptoms resulting from polyuria?
Question 1 options:

1) hyposmolar

2) hypotonic

3) isosmolar

4) hyperosmolar

5) hypertonic

6) isotonic

Answer 1

Answer: 4(hyperosmolar)

Explanation:

Most patients with diabetes insipidus (DI) can drink enough fluid to replace their urine losses. When oral intake is inadequate and hypernatremia is present, replace losses with dextrose and water or an intravenous (IV) fluid that is hypo-osmolar with respect to the patient's serum