A client is to receive antibiotics 1,000,000 units IV. Package instructions are to mix the medication with enough sterile water to yield a concentration of 250,000 units per 4mL. After withdrawing the required dose from the vial, package instruction are to further dilute in 100mL of IV fluid and run it over 1 hour. At what raet should the nurse set the IV pump?

Let's calculate the IV pump rate step-by-step: 1. Determine the total volume of the medication: The desired dosage is 1,000,000 units. The concentration of the reconstituted medication is 250,000 units per 4 mL. To find the total volume needed, divide the desired dosage by the concentration: 1,000,000 units / 250,000 units/4 mL = 4 x 4 mL = 16 mL 2. Calculate the final volume after dilution: The reconstituted medication (16 mL) is further diluted with 100 mL of IV fluid. The total volume after dilution is 16 mL + 100 mL = 116 mL. 3. Determine the infusion rate: The infusion time is given as 1 hour. To calculate the infusion rate, divide the total volume by the infusion time: 116 mL / 1 hour = 116 mL/hour