Which of the Following Is(are) an Example(s) of a Hypertonic

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is(are) an example(s) of a hypertonic intravenous solution? (NS represents normal saline.)

• A) 0.9% NS
• B) 0.45% NS with D5 (termed half Normal Saline with Dextrose 5%)
• C) a. D5 ½ NS (Dextrose 5% with half NS)
• D) a. 2% NS
• E) all are hypertonic solutions
• F) only b and d are hypertonic solutions

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