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    HESI RN Dosage Calculation Proctored Exam
    Calculation

    A client scheduled for coronary artery bypass surgery is to receive an intravenous (IV) infusion of 1 gram cefazolin in 50 mL 0.9% sodium chloride, USP over 30 minutes. The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hour? (Enter numeric value only, as a whole number.)

    mL/hour

    Explanation & Rationale

    Step 1: Identify the total volume. 50 mL Step 2: Identify the infusion time. 0.5 hour Step 3: Calculate the infusion rate. 50 ÷ 0.5 = 100 mL/hour

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