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    HESI RN EXIT 1 PROCTORED EXAM
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    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 (DW) 1,000 ml. How many ml/hour should the nurse program the infusion pump? (Enter numerical value only)

    ml/hr

    Explanation & Rationale

    Desired rate= 3mcg/min Desired rate per hour= 3mcg60= 180mcg Available dose= 4mg/1000ml 1mg=1000mcg 4mg= 41000=4000mcg 4000mcg=1000ml 180mcg= 1801000/4000 =45 ml/hr

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