Question

A patient receives 3.4 L of glucose solution intravenously (IV). If 100. mI of the solution contains 5.5 g of glucose (carbohydrate), how many
Express the eneray to two significant figures and include the appropriate units.

Answer 1

To find the total amount of glucose in the IV solution, we can use a conversion factor.

First, let's convert 3.4 L to milliliters (mL):

1 L = 1000 mL

So, 3.4 L = 3.4 * 1000 mL = 3400 mL

Next, we can use the given information that 100 mL of the solution contains 5.5 g of glucose to find the amount of glucose in 3400 mL of the solution:

(5.5 g glucose / 100 mL solution) * 3400 mL solution = 187 g glucose

Finally, we express the answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units:

The patient receives approximately 187 g of glucose.