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    Pharmacology Proctored exam 1
    Calculation

    The provider orders 500 mL of 0.9% normal saline to be infused over 4 hours. The nurse will administer ______mL per hour. (Record your answer to the nearest whole number, if applicable. Do not include any labels with your answer.)

    mL/hr

    Explanation & Rationale

    Calculation: Identify the total volume and infusion time Total Volume: 500 mL Time: 4 hours Calculate the infusion rate Infusion Rate = Total Volume ÷ Time Infusion Rate = 500 ÷ 4 = 125 mL/hr

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