Which of the following solutions is hypotonic?
a) 0.45% NaCl.
Half-strength saline is hypotonic
b) Lactated Ringer’s solution.
Lactated Ringer’s is isotonic.
c) 0.9% NaCl.
Normal saline (0.9% NaCl) is isotonic.
d) 5% NaCl.
A solution that is 5% NaCl is hypertonic.

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Answer :

a) 0.45% NaCl.
Half-strength saline is hypotonic

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