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distilled water is devoid of any solutes. it contains no additional gases, minerals, or contaminants. would it be right to give a person an iv therapy of distilled water?

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It is not always a good idea to give a person an iv therapy ofdistilled water because this water has lower pH than regular one, so it can be harmful and lead to acidosis, in oher words it has side effects. I hope you will find it helpful, regards!
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