A 5% dextrose in 1/2 normal saline (D5 1/2 NS) solution is commonly administered to patients needing post-operative IV fluids. How could you prepare 500 mL of this solution? Dextrose is 5% (m/v) and the NaCl is 0.45% (m/v).

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A 5% dextrose in 1/2 normal saline (D5 1/2 NS) solution is commonly administered to patients needing post-operative IV fluids. How could you prepare 500 mL of this solution? Dextrose is 5% (m/v) and the NaCl is 0.45% (m/v).  

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