A patient needs to receive 85 grams of glucose every 12 hours. What volume of a 5.0% (m/v)glucose solution needs to be administered to the patient each 12 hours?
A)1700 mL
B)204 mL
C)6000 mL
D)60 mL
E)17 mL

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A 5.0% (m/v) glucose solution means there are 5 grams of glucose per 100 mL of solution. To find the volume needed to provide 85 grams of glucose, use the proportion: (85 grams / 5 grams) * 100 mL = 1700 mL.

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