IV solutions can be divided into two basic categories:
■ Crystalloids contain water, dextrose, and/or electrolytes, and are commonly used to treat different fluid and electrolyte imbalances.
■ Volume Expanders (often referred to as colloids or plasma expanders) have an increased osmotic pressure in comparison to crystalloids; they remain in the intravascular space longer and are used for volume expansion.
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