Which laboratory finding would you expect in a patient with fluid volume excess (isotonic expansion)?
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Correct answer: Decreased hematocrit and decreased BUN
In isotonic fluid overload, there is dilution of blood components leading to a decrease in hematocrit and BUN.
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