What percentage of dextrose and sodium chloride is in a liter of D5NS?

Dextrose 5% sodium chloride 0.45%
Dextrose 5% sodium chloride 0.9%
Dextrose 5% sodium chloride 0.125%
Dextrose 5% sodium chloride 0.225%


Dextrose 5% sodium chloride 0.9%

Rationale: In one liter of D5NS, there is 5% dextrose, and 0.9% sodium chloride. Dextrose 5% sodium chloride 0.45% is commonly written as D5 ½ NS. Dextrose 5% sodium chloride 0.125% is not a common mixture. Dextrose 5% sodium chloride 0.225% is commonly written as D5 ¼ NS.

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