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    HESI RN Dosage Calculation Proctored Exam
    Calculation

    The healthcare provider (HCP) prescribes lidocaine 4 mg/minute IV for a client experiencing premature ventricular contractions. The IV bag contains "Lidocaine 1 gram in dextrose 5% in water 500 mL." How many mL/hour should the nurse program the infusion pump to deliver? (Enter numerical value only.)

    mL/hour

    Explanation & Rationale

    Step 1: Identify the concentration. 1 gram = 1000 mg 1000 mg/500 mL = 2 mg/mL Step 2: Calculate the infusion rate in mL/minute. 4 ÷ 2 = 2 mL/minute Step 3: Calculate the infusion rate in mL/hour. 2 × 60 = 120 mL/hour

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