Ati dosage calculation rn maternal newborn proctored assessment 3.2
Calculation
A nurse is preparing to administer regular insulin 0.05 units/kg/hr to a newborn who weighs 4.7 lb. Available is regular insulin 10 units in 0.9% sodium chloride. How many mL/hr should the nurse set the IV pump to deliver? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies.)
mL/hr
Explanation & Rationale
Step 1:.7 lb ÷ 2.2 = 2.136 kg Step 2:.05 units/kg/hr × 2.136 kg = 0.1068 units/hr Step 3:.1068 units/hr ÷ 10 units/mL = 0.01068 mL/hr The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver 0.1 mL/hr.
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