A patient with fluid volume deficit must receive a 250 mL IV bolus of NS over 25 minutes via a peripherally inserted central line (PICC) on an IV pump. At what rate will the nurse program the pump? Round to the nearest whole number. Do not use trailing zeros.

Step 1: Identify the total volume to be infused. Total volume = 250 mL Step 2: Identify the total time for infusion. Total time = 25 minutes Step 3: Calculate the rate in mL per minute. Rate = Total volume ÷ Total time Rate = 250 mL ÷ 25 minutes Rate = 10 mL per minute Step 4: Convert the rate to mL per hour. Since there are 60 minutes in an hour, multiply the rate by 60. Rate per hour = 10 mL per minute × 60 Rate per hour = 600 mL per hour The nurse should program the pump to infuse at a rate of 600 mL per hour.