Question

What would happen if

someone injected tap water
directly into their
bloodstream?
A. Red blood cells are ISOTONIC, compared
to water. The person would be alive and
properly hydrated.
B. Red blood cells are HYPOTONIC,
compared to water. The person would be
very ill.
C. Red blood cells are HYPERTONIC,
compared to water, and would burst. The
person would die.

Answer 1

C.
Since it can cause haemolysis resulting in patient harm, including death.