When a patient comes to a hospital with severe dehydration, doctors will give

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sleet_krkn [62]3 years ago

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Answer:

The red blood cells could burst.

Explanation:

If they are given pure water, the IV fluid will be hypotonic to the blood cells. That means water will end the red blood cells by osmosis, from a high concentration outside to a lower concentration inside.

This will result in the red blood cells becoming swollen and even potential bursting.

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