SODIUM CHLORIDE SOLUTION

Course overview

Sodium chloride (NaCl) solution can be administered to patients of all ages. Sodium is the primary cation and chloride the primary anion of extracellular fluid; they regulate body water distribution, fluid/electrolyte balance, and osmotic pressure. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of NaCl solution. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.