Question

Why is glucose solution provided to sick patients in the form of a glucose drip? (3 marks)

Answer 1

• Glucose solution is given to sick people who are too weak to consume solid or liquid food.(1 mark)
• Glucose helps in the speedy recovery of the patients and is fast and very effective.(1 mark)
• It provides instant energy to the body to carry out all the necessary functions efficiently. (1 mark)