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Why is dextrose 5% in water considered to be a hypotonic solution rather than an

Why is dextrose 5% in water considered to be a hypotonic solution rather than an isotonic solution, even though its osmolarity is 272 mOsm/L?
A.   An isotonic solution must have an osmolarity greater than 300 mOsm/L.
B.   Glucose is not an electrolyte and does not completely dissociate in water.
C.   Glucose is immediately metabolized upon administration, leaving pure water in circulation.
D.   Intravenous glucose immediately draws water from the interstitial and intracellular spaces, resulting in hemodilution.

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Thank you for this, it helped me understand it perfectly.

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