Multiple Choice Question

Which of the following intravenous solutions is classified as a 'Hypotonic Solution' relative to human blood plasma?

A

0.45% Normal Saline (Half Normal Saline)
B

Lactated Ringer's Solution
C

5% Dextrose in 0.9% Normal Saline
D

0.9% Normal Saline

Explanation:

0.45% Sodium Chloride has an osmolarity of approx. 154 mOsm/L, which is hypotonic to plasma (275-295 mOsm/L). 0.9% Saline and Ringer's Lactate are isotonic.

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