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D5W is an isotonic IV solution used to provide water and dextrose for conditions like dehydration, hypernatremia, and hypoglycemia. It should be given at 1L over 1015 minutes and monitored for side effects like hyperkalemia, edema, and cardiac issues. Nurses must know the patient's vital signs, development stage, weight, and follow directions for safe administration and storage of the IV solution and medical supplies.

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IV Solution

D5W is an isotonic IV solution used to provide water and dextrose for conditions like dehydration, hypernatremia, and hypoglycemia. It should be given at 1L over 1015 minutes and monitored for side effects like hyperkalemia, edema, and cardiac issues. Nurses must know the patient's vital signs, development stage, weight, and follow directions for safe administration and storage of the IV solution and medical supplies.

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IV solution D5 W

Dosage 1L x 1015gtts/min

Class Mode of Action Isotonic (crystalloids)

indication Provides free water necessary for renal excretion of solutes.Used to replace water losses and treat hypernatremia. Provide 170 calories/L To provide a vehicle for the mixing and administration of medications. As a secondary source of dextrose for hypoglycaemia..

Contraindication Untreated hyperglycemia.In patients needing volume fluid replacement for hypovolemia (not a substitute for Lactated Ringers or normal saline).

Adverse reaction Hyperkalemia, hypernatremia / hyperchloremia& conditions arising from them eg. edema, certain cardiac diseases. Rarely , hypermagnesemia / hyperphosphatemia

Nursing Responsibilities Know the clients normal range of vital signs before instituting intravenous therapy. Altered fluid or electrolyte imbalances can affect the vital signs. o Know the clients developmental stage. The proportion of the total body water to body mass changes from infancy to older adult years. o Know the clients weight. Body size affects total body water. o Learn all directions for preparation and usage. Inspect it visually for particles or discoloration. store and discard needles and medical supplies safely o

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