One of the most utilized IV (intravenous) fluids administered in medical settings is called D5W, which is a solution of 5.0% m/V dextrose in water. The concentration unit % m/V is defined as the mass of solute (in grams) per 100 mL of solution. 1. Calculate the mass of dextrose delivered to a patient if 250 mL of D5W were to be administered by IV.

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One of the most utilized IV (intravenous) fluids administered in
medical settings is called D5W, which is a solution of 5.0% m/V dextrose
in water. The concentration unit % m/V is defined as the mass of solute (in
grams) per 100 mL of solution.
1. Calculate the mass of dextrose delivered to a patient if 250 mL of
D5W were to be administered by IV.
Transcribed Image Text:One of the most utilized IV (intravenous) fluids administered in medical settings is called D5W, which is a solution of 5.0% m/V dextrose in water. The concentration unit % m/V is defined as the mass of solute (in grams) per 100 mL of solution. 1. Calculate the mass of dextrose delivered to a patient if 250 mL of D5W were to be administered by IV.
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Volume of D5W = 250 mL

%m/V = 5%

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