Is 0.9 glucose hypotonic to red blood cells?

0.9% glucose solution is considered isotonic to red blood cells, rather than hypotonic. This means it has a similar osmolarity to the fluid inside the cells, preventing net movement of water into or out of the cells. In contrast, a hypotonic solution would cause water to flow into the cells, potentially leading to swelling or bursting. Therefore, a 0.9% glucose solution maintains cell integrity without causing osmotic stress.