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    HESI RN EXIT 1 PROCTORED EXAM
    Calculation

    A client receives a prescription for norepinephrine 3 mcg/min intravenously (IV). The IV bag is contains norepinephrine 4 mg in dextrose 5% in water (D,W) 1,000 mL. How many mL/hour should the nurse program the infusion pump? (Enter numerical value only.)

    ml/hr

    Explanation & Rationale

    1mg=1000mcg 4mg= 41000= 4000mcg Desired dose= 3mcg/min Desired dose per hour=3mcg60= 180mcg Form the prepared solution: 1000ml=4000mcg ?= 180mcg =1801000/4000 =45ml/hr

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