A client asks why the intravenous fluid contains glucose. What should the nurse respond to this client?

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Glucose provides energy for the body and prevents fats and proteins from being used as an energy source. Water prevents dehydration, not glucose. Glucose moves directly into the blood stream where it can be metabolized as an energy source; it does not move to the intestine, so it is not digested. The glucose does not in and of itself help one feel better.

A Client Asks Why the Intravenous Fluid Contains Glucose