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OpenStudy (anonymous):

why is it important for an IV solution to have salts in it?

OpenStudy (aaronq):

you want the solution that's going to enter your bloodstream to have a similar solute composition (isotonic), otherwise you'll lower the concentration of the solute in your blood - in this case, salt.

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