Question

Which among the following intravenous solution is a hypertonic solution?

• A. 5% dextrose in water
• B. Ringer lactate
• C. 0.9 % sodium chloride
• D. 3 % sodium chloride

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 3 % sodium chloride

Hypertonic solutions have a higher concentration of dissolved particles than blood. An example of hypertonic IV solution is 3% Normal Saline (3% NaCl).