As a medical professional with expertise in pharmacology and clinical practice, I can provide you with an accurate description of D5 Normal Saline.

D5 Normal Saline is a medical solution that is composed of 5 grams of dextrose (a simple sugar) dissolved in 1 liter of normal saline. Normal saline is a 0.9% sodium chloride (salt) solution, which is isotonic with the body's cells, meaning it has the same concentration of salt as the cells in the human body. When combined with dextrose, it serves to provide both hydration and a source of energy to the body.

This solution is often used in medical settings for various purposes, such as to maintain hydration, deliver fluids and electrolytes, or provide a medium for the administration of medications. It is particularly useful in patients who require glucose supplementation, such as in the case of hypoglycemia or during certain medical procedures.

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Types of glucose/dextrose include: D5W (5% dextrose in water), which consists of 278 mmol/L dextrose. D5NS (5% dextrose in normal saline), which, in addition, contains normal saline (0.90% w/v of NaCl). D5 1/2NS 5% dextrose in half amount of normal saline (0.45% w/v of NaCl).read more >>