Assertion - Saline water is not given to patients with hypertension.R...
When salt is ingested, it is dissolved in the blood as two separate ions - Na+ and Cl-. The water potential in blood will decrease due to the increased solutes and blood osmotic pressure will increase. While the kidney reacts to excrete excess sodium and chloride in the body, water retention causes blood pressure to increase. Saline water causes an increase in blood pressure not decreases in blood pressure.
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Assertion - Saline water is not given to patients with hypertension.R...
Assertion and Reason Examination:
Explanation:
Assertion: Saline water is not given to patients with hypertension.
- This statement is correct because saline water contains a high concentration of salt, which can potentially raise blood pressure in individuals with hypertension.
Reason: Saline water can cause vomiting and may drop blood pressure suddenly causing cardiac arrest.
- This statement is incorrect. While saline water can cause vomiting in some individuals, it is not a common side effect. However, the reason for not giving saline water to patients with hypertension is primarily due to its high salt content, which can worsen their condition by raising blood pressure.
Therefore, the assertion is correct in stating that saline water is not recommended for patients with hypertension, but the reason provided is not the correct explanation for this assertion.
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