Does IV Glucose Have Calories? Exploring the Energy in Intravenous Nutrition
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While many people assume IV fluids are just water, the truth is that solutions containing sugar, such as glucose or dextrose, are a significant source of calories. This leads to a common question: **Does IV glucose have calories?** Understanding the energy provided by intravenous fluids is crucial for a patient's overall nutritional status, especially in a hospital setting.
