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Normal saline can be used to treat significant blood loss since it is isotonic and can help maintain water balance. However, it is not preferred over blood long term because of what potential problems? Group of answer choices It concentrates red blood cells, increasing the viscosity of blood and making the heart work harder. It lacks potassium and calcium, and the additional water actually dilutes these electrolytes creating a risk of cardiac issues. It dilutes heparin placing the patient at risk of excessive bleeding. It can produce hyperchloremia, resulting in alkalosis

          Normal saline can be used to treat significant blood loss since it is isotonic and can help maintain water balance. However, it is not preferred over blood long term because of what potential problems?
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It concentrates red blood cells, increasing the viscosity of blood and making the heart work harder.
It lacks potassium and calcium, and the additional water actually dilutes these electrolytes creating a risk of cardiac issues.
It dilutes heparin placing the patient at risk of excessive bleeding.
It can produce hyperchloremia, resulting in alkalosis

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