Caution should be used when administering dextrose to a patient due to:
a. Causing a further increase in blood sugar
b. Tissue necrosis at the IV site if infiltration occurs
c. A paroxsysmal decrease in the blood sugar if insulin deficiency exists
d. Diabetic ketoacidosis
b
Rationale: a. An increase in blood sugar is the desired effect. However, if sugar levels are increased at time of administration, D50 will still not harm the patient.
b. Correct.
c. Not true.
d. Administration of dextrose will not harm the patient suffering from DKA.
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