What volume of the saline solution must be administered to the patient in order to deliver 7.7 g of NaCl

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What volume of the saline solution must be administered to the patient in order to deliver 7.7 g of NaCl
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In 0.9% Normal saline there are 9 grams of NaCl is present in 1000ml or 1liter

Here we have to find How much volume of saline we will administer which we assume as x

Hereby using the following formula we can find out the solution volume.

x=D*Q/A

where D=Doctor's dose or Prescribed dose or Desired dose

Q=Quantity or the volume or form in which the dosage strength is available

A=Available dose strength

here we have D=7.7grams

                     A=9.2grams

                      Q=1000ml

Substitute the values in the formula

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