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    Ati lpn nur 113 med surg proctored exam acid-base
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    A nurse is preparing to administer 20mEq of potassium chloride IV, diluted in 500mL of 0.9% saline solution. The nurse plans to infuse the solution via a peripheral IV access, using tubing with a drop factor of 30gtts/mL, over 2 hours. How many mL/hr should the nurse program the IV pump to deliver? Record your answer as a whole number.

    mL/hr

    Explanation & Rationale

    Rationale: To calculate the IV pump rate in mL/hr, use the formula: mL/hr = Total volume (mL) ÷ Total time (hr) Total volume = 500 mL Total time = 2 hours mL/hr = 500 ÷ 2 = 250

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