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solute 1. the component of a solution that changes its state in forming the solution or the component that is not present in excess; the substance that is dissolved in another substance 2. Botany, now rare loose or unattached; free solute [′säl·yüt] (chemistry) The substance dissolved in a solvent. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| In addition, many other factors in the ICU contribute to hypernatremia: significant renal water losses are driven by solute diuresis (mainly urea) in patients on high protein feeds or in a hypercatabolic state; excess hypertonic sodium bicarbonate administration, use of loop diuretics, renal concentrating defects, and gastrointestinal fluid losses (especially nasogastric suction and lactulose administration) can all contribute. |
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