Answer
Once glucose is metabolised, the remaining fluid acts as free water and may lower blood sodium, particularly with increased vasopressin activity or heart, liver or kidney disease.
Sources for this answer
- 10% w/v Glucose Intravenous Infusion BP — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
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