Which of following is hypertonic?: (A) 5%dextrose, (B) 0.45% normal saline, (C) 0.9%normal saline, (D) 3% normal saline
Answer is D. ANSWER: (D) 3% normal salineREF: Fluids & electrolytes by By Lippincott Williams & Wilkins page 264IsotonicHypertonicHypotonicDextrose 5% in water5% dextrose in half normal saline0.45% normal saline0.9% normal saline (NaCl)5% dextrose in normal saline Ringer lactateDextrose 10% in water