Question regarding parenteral fluids

rn/writer, RN · Feb 9, 2008

This sounds like a homework question.

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pooshx2 · Feb 9, 2008

Actually, this is a learning objective (which all our test questions come from) and I have searched high and low through my textbook for the answer regarding how it effects distribution and cannot find an answer specific to parenteral fluids. If it seems broad to you, imagine what it seems like to me when there is nothing in our notes from lecture and I re-listened to the lecture to make sure I didn't miss anything that our instructor discussed about this topic and she said we ran out of time, so just look for it in our text, which I cannot find. So if anyone can point me in the correct direction, that would be appreciated. I searched online and on this website and haven't found anything specific to distribution of parenteral fluids. Thank you.

~Erica

carolinapooh, BSN, RN · Feb 9, 2008

OK - I'll attempt to help...here we go...

Giving someone fluids affects the overall fluid balance of the body and can cause electrolyte shifts - which in turn can cause other problems. Start searching for answers based on that, and see if you have any more luck.

Post back if you have more questions. Personally I think that objective is rather poorly written!