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    The healthcare provider (HCP) prescribes 0.99% normal saline 500 mL IV bolus to be infused over 30 minutes. How many mL/hour should the nurse set the infusion pump? (Enter numerical value only) .

    mL/hour.

    Explanation & Rationale

    Step 1 is 500 mL ÷ 30 min. Step 2 is 16.67 mL/min × 60 min/hour. Answer: 1000 mL/hour.

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