HESI RN Dosage Calculation Proctored Exam
Calculation
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.)
mL/hour
Explanation & Rationale
Step 1: Identify the concentration. 50 units/100 mL Step 2: Calculate the infusion rate. 10 units ÷ 0.5 units/mL = 20 mL/hour
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