3 marks) Compare the ingredients in D5NS to plasma in real blood. List 3 ingredients that are present in real blood plasma that are not present in D5NS.

The D5NS is a fluid used for maintaining the blood glucose level whereas plasma is a liquid matrix in which red blood cells, platelets, and white blood cells are suspended.

Explanation:

The D5NS is a solution of 5% of dextrose in the normal saline in addition it also contains saline 0.9% NaCl. It is used for intravenous glucose treatment. It is used for patients that have low blood glucose level and to maintain the electrolytic balance. Plasma on the other hand has a composition of water, hormones ,electrolytes,  lipids, salts, proteins, fibrinogen, clotting factors, and immunoglobulins.

The blood plasma is a liquid matrix which comprises of proteins, fibrinogen, clotting factors, and immunoglobulins (antibodies) which are not present in the D5NS.

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