SOLUTION: D5NS is an i.v. fluid that contains 5% w/v dextrose. In other words, 5g of dextrose per 100 mL of solution. How many grams of dextrose will a patient recieve if they are given a

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Question 212799: D5NS is an i.v. fluid that contains 5% w/v dextrose. In other words, 5g of dextrose per 100 mL of solution. How many grams of dextrose will a patient recieve if they are given a 500 mL bag of D5NS?
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D5NS is an i.v. fluid that contains 5% w/v dextrose.
In other words, 5g of dextrose per 100 mL of solution.
How many grams of dextrose will a patient receive if they are given a 500 mL bag of D5NS?
:
100%2F500 = 5%2Fx
100x = 5 * 500
x = 2500/100
x = 25 grams