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    Dosage calculation rn maternal newborn proctored assessment 3.2
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    A nurse is preparing to administer lactated Ringer's 1,500 mL IV to infuse over 8 hr to a pregnant client who has gastroenteritis. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailin zero.)

    mL/hr

    Explanation & Rationale

    Formula: Flow rate = Total Volume (mL)/ Infusion time(hrs) Given: Total volume: 1,500 mL Infusion time: 8 hours Flow rate = 1,500 mL / 8 hours = 187.5 mL/hr Rounding to the nearest whole number: 188 mL/hr Therefore, the nurse should set the IV pump to deliver 188 mL/hr.

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