Which of the following is an example of a hypotonic intravenous solution?
a. normal saline (NS) 0.9% c. sodium chloride 0.45%
b. Ringer's lactate d. dextrose 5% in saline 0.9%
C
Sodium chloride 0.45% is considered a hypotonic solution. Normal saline 0.9% and Ringer's lactate are considered isotonic solutions. Dextrose 5% in normal saline 0.9% is considered a hypertonic solution.
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