[Verified Answer]: Over a 10-hour period, a pediatric client…

Over a 10-hour period, a pediatric client was inadvertently given 500 ml 5% Sodium Chloride instead of 5% Dextrose in Water. The client developed convulsions and coma. (3 points) a. Compare the tonicity of the 2 solutions mentioned in the scenario. 5% sodium chloride is a hypertonic and 5% dextrose in water is an isotonic solution b. What are the legal aspects of this case? What safeguards can be used for pediatric clients?