At 0700, the nurse hangs a 1000-ml intravenous (iv) bag with 5% dextrose in water (d5w). The rate of infusion for the intravenous solution is 80 ml per hour. 600ml of the solution will be left to infuse at 1200.

<h3 /><h3> What do you understand by dextrose 5% in water?</h3>

A kind of glucose is dextrose (sugar). A vein receives an IV injection of 5% dextrose in water to replenish lost fluids and give the body carbs. Dehydration, insulin shock, and low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) are all treated with 5% dextrose in water (fluid loss). For individuals who are unable to eat due to illness, accident, or another medical condition, dextrose 5% in water is also administered. Sometimes a diluent (liquid) is needed to prepare injectable medication in an IV bag, which is 5% dextrose in water. A diluent offers a big volume of fluid to dilute a small quantity of medication with. Through the IV, the diluent aids in delivering the medication to the bloodstream.