An adult patient presents to the emergency department with c…
An adult patient presents to the emergency department with confusion and a blood glucose level of 46 mg/dL. Provider’s Order: Administer 12.5 grams of D50 via IV push, stat. The medication is available in a concentration of 50% dextrose, which means it contains 50 grams of dextrose in 100 mL. Question: How many milliliters (mL) of D50 will the nurse need to draw up to deliver the ordered dose? Round to the nearest whole number. Enter numeric value only.