When infusing D5W, what is a key concern with this fluid alone due to metabolic processes?
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Correct answer: Pulmonary edema, electrolyte imbalance, or infection
D5W shifts to a hypotonic state after dextrose metabolism, potentially posing a risk of cellular overhydration due to intracellular fluid uptake.
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