Your patient is a 24-month-old female whom you have determined to be hypoglycemic. Which of the following will cause the LEAST amount of discomfort to the patient when given IV?
A) 10 mL of 25 percent dextrose
B) 25 mL of 50 percent dextrose
C) 10 mL of 50 percent dextrose
D) 25 mL of 10 percent dextrose
D
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