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    Ati rn adult medical surgical 2023 proctored exam
    Calculation

    A nurse is calculating fluid input for a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride at 125 mL/hr and cefazolin 50 mL IV bolus every 4 hr. How many mL did the client receive per IV infusion over the past 24 hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

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    Explanation & Rationale

    Calculation: Calculate the total volume from the continuous IV infusion over 24 hours. Continuous infusion rate = 125 mL/hr Time = 24 hr Volume from continuous infusion = 125 mL/hr × 24 hr = 3000 mL. Calculate the total volume from the cefazolin IV bolus over 24 hours. Cefazolin bolus volume per dose = 50 mL Frequency = every 4 hr Number of doses in 24 hr = 24 hr / 4 hr/dose = 6 doses. Volume from cefazolin bolus = 50 mL/dose × 6 doses = 300 mL. Calculate the total IV fluid intake over 24 hours. Total IV fluid intake = Volume from continuous infusion + Volume from cefazolin bolus = 3000 mL + 300 mL = 3300 mL.

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