When compared to plasma, a crystalloid solution that contains a similar solute concentration as plasma is referred to as a/an:
a. Hypotonic solution
b. Hypertonic solution
c. Isotonic solution
d. Colloid solution
c
Rationale: a. A hypotonic solution has less solute concentration than blood.
b. A hypertonic solution has greater solute concentration than blood.
c. Correct.
d. A colloid solution is not a crystalloid solution.
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