An intravenous solution (IV)contains 0.9% aqueous solution.This IV is injected into a patient ________.
A)to make the osmotic pressure equal to that of body fluids
B)to make the blood pressure equal to that of body fluids
C)to make the osmotic pressure higher than that of body fluids
D)to make the osmotic pressure lower than that of body fluids

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The 0.9% aqueous solution is isotonic with body fluids, meaning it has the same osmotic pressure as the fluids in the body. Therefore, when injected into a patient, it will not disrupt the balance of water and electrolytes in the body and will not cause any osmotic imbalances. Instead, it will help maintain the osmotic pressure of the body fluids.

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