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    Lpn nsg122 dosage calculation proctored exam
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    A nurse is preparing to administer 0.9% sodium chloride IV infusion 1 L bag at a rate of 500 mL/hr. The nurse should expect the IV pump to infuse over now my hours? Round to the nearest whole number. Enter numeric value only (numbers and decimal points only, no commas or labels)

    hours

    Explanation & Rationale

    Identify the given information: Total volume to be infused: 1 L=1000 mL Infusion rate: 500 mL/hr Identify the formula: Time = Total Volume / Infusion Rate Substitute the values into the formula: Time = 1000 mL / 500 mL/hr Calculate the time: Time = 2 hours

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