A client is receiving a secondary infusion of erythromycin 1 grams in 100 mL dextrose 5% in water (DW) to be infused in 30 minutes. How many mL/hour should the nurse program the infusion pump?

To calculate the mL/hour for the erythromycin infusion, we first need to determine the infusion rate in mL/minute. The infusion is to be completed over 30 minutes, which is equal to 0.5 hours. Next, we divide the total volume (100 mL) by the total time (0.5 hours) to get the infusion rate in mL/hour: Infusion rate = Total volume / Total time Infusion rate = 100 mL / 0.5 hours Infusion rate = 200 mL/hour Therefore, the nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver the erythromycin infusion at a rate of 200 mL/hour.