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    RN HESI Dosage Calculations II Proctored Exam
    Calculation

    The healthcare provider prescribes a hydration infusion of normal saline to run over 3 hours at 30 mL/kg for a client who is dehydrated and weighs 70 kg. The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hour? (Enter numeric value only.)

    mL/hour

    Explanation & Rationale

    - Calculate the total volume of normal saline: 30 mL/kg x 70 kg = 2100 mL - Divide the total volume by the infusion time: 2100 mL / 3 hours = 700 mL/hour - Program the infusion pump to deliver 700 mL/hour

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