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Someone help please -Why is is unsafe to give water intravenously?
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An isotonic solution such as saline must be administered intravenously to maintain a proper concentration gradient. Water is hypotonic in relation to red blood cells and will cause the water to flow into the cell bringing about hemolysis. - S. Alam
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