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    Ati Lpn Med Surg Electrolyte Proctored Exam(Delaware College)
    Calculation

    A nurse is assisting with care of a client who has a prescription for 3,000 mL of intravenous fluids over the next 24 hr. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round to the nearest whole number)

    mL/hr

    Explanation & Rationale

    Step 1: Use the formula Flow rate (mL/hr) = Total volume ÷ Time (hr) Step 2: Insert known values Flow rate = 3,000 ÷ 24 Flow rate = 125 mL/hr Final Answer: 125 mL/hr

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