The pharmacy delivers an IV infusion of sodium chloride 100 mL with regular insulin 50 units for a client in diabetic ketoacidosis. The prescription rate is 10 units/hour. How many mL/hour should the nurse program the infusion pump? (Enter numeric value only.)

Given Information: Total insulin in the bag: 50 units Prescribed insulin rate: 10 units/hour Total volume of the bag: 100 mL Calculate the time it takes to infuse the insulin Time = Total insulin / Insulin rate Time = 50 units / 10 units/hour = 5 hours Calculate the infusion rate in mL/hour Infusion rate = Total volume / Time Infusion rate = 100 mL / 5 hours = 20 mL/hour