Which of the following is a hypertonic solution?
A) 0.9 percent sodium chloride
B) 0.45 percent sodium chloride
C) 1.8 percent sodium chloride
D) 0.2 percent sodium chloride

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A hypertonic solution has a higher solute concentration than the cell it is being compared to. In this case, 1.8 percent sodium chloride has a higher solute concentration than the typical 0.9 percent found in most body fluids and would be considered hypertonic.

Which of the Following Is a Hypertonic Solution