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Five percent dextrose functions as free water, because the dextrose is metabolized. It is iso-osmotic and does not cause the hemolysis that would occur if pure water were injected intravenously. It may be used to correct hypernatremia but is most often used in the prevention of hypoglycemia in diabetic patients who have had insulin administered.
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