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Question
Visit a doctor and find out:
- Under what conditions does a patient need to be on a drip of glucose?
- Till when does a patient need to be given glucose?
- How does glucose help the patient recover?
Write the answers in your notebook.
Solution
- A patient needs to be on a glucose drip if they are unable to eat or drink, have low blood sugar levels, or need extra energy and hydration due to illness or surgery.
- A patient needs to be given glucose until they can eat and drink normally again, their blood sugar levels are stable, or their energy and hydration levels are back to normal.
- Glucose helps the patient recover by providing energy, maintaining blood sugar levels, and keeping them hydrated, which supports their overall health and recovery.
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