Question

1/2 ns (nacl 0.45%) is a type of ________ fluid. (one word- name the tonicity)
○ hypotonic
○ no answer text provided.

Explanation:

Normal Saline (NS) is 0.9% NaCl, which is isotonic. 1/2 NS (0.45% NaCl) has a lower solute concentration than blood plasma, so it is hypotonic.

Answer:

A. hypotonic