Answer
After glucose is metabolised, the remaining fluid can behave as hypotonic water and dilute blood sodium, especially when vasopressin activity is increased.
Sources for this answer
- Sodium Chloride 0.45 % w/v and Glucose 2.5% w/v Solution for Infusion BP — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
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