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A nurse is preparing to administer 0.45% sodium chloride (NaCl) 1000 mL IV to infuse over 8 hr. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr?
(Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero)
Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is ["125"]

  1. Identify the given values:

    • Total volume = 1000 mL
    • Total infusion time = 8 hours

  2. Use the formula for infusion rate:

    Infusion Rate (mL/hr) = Total Volume (mL) ÷ Total Time (hours)

    Infusion Rate = 1000 mL ÷ 8 hours

    Infusion Rate = 125 mL/hr

Final Answer:

The nurse should set the IV pump to 125 mL/hr for the 0.45% NaCl solution


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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A: End-stage renal failure is associated with fluid retention, making this client less likely to be at risk for fluid volume deficit.
B: Left-sided heart failure with an elevated BNP level suggests fluid overload, not deficit.
C: The client who has been NPO since midnight for endoscopy is not at risk for fluid volume deficit because the duration of fasting is not long enough to cause significant dehydration.
D: The client who has gastroenteritis and is febrile is at risk for fluid volume deficit because of the loss of fluids and electrolytes from vomiting and diarrhea, as well as the increased insensible water loss from fever.

Correct Answer is ["2"]

Explanation

To calculate the dose of potassium chloride suspension, the nurse needs to use the following formula:

Dose (mL) = Ordered dose (mEq) / Available dose (mEq/mL) Plugging in the values from the question, we get:

Dose (mL) = 20 mEq / 10 mEq/mL Dose (mL) = 2 mL

Therefore, the nurse should administer 2 mL of potassium chloride suspension PO daily.

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