0.9% saline (NaCl solution), commonly referred to
clinically as Normal saline, is isosmotic and isotonic to cells in
the body. Serum osmolarity is normally around 290
mOsm/liter. Now, what would happen clinically if one
infused 500 ml of Normal Saline into the vascular system of a
patient? In other words, how would the water and ions (Na and Cl)
be distributed in the plasma, interstitial fluid and intracellular
compartment? From each grouping of three choices, pick the correct
statement for...