What is the composition of hypotonic intravenous solutions such as 0.45% NaCl?
A) Fewer dissolved particles than blood
B) Approximately the same number of dissolved particles as blood
C) Higher concentrations of dissolved particles than blood
D) Electrolytes and dextrose

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Hypotonic solutions have fewer dissolved particles than blood. 0.45% NaCl is a hypotonic solution as it contains lower concentrations of sodium chloride than blood.

What Is the Composition of Hypotonic Intravenous Solutions Such as 0.45