The healthcare provider prescribes 0.9% normal saline intravenous (IV) to infuse at a keep-open rate of 70 mL per hour. How many mL of the medication should the nurse prepare to administer over 24 hrs? (Enter numeric value only.)

Calculation: Infusion rate in mL per hour = 70 mL/hour Total infusion time in hours = 24 hours Calculate the total volume to be administered over 24 hours: Total volume (mL) = Infusion rate (mL/hour) x Total infusion time (hours) = 70 mL/hour x 24 hours = 1680 mL