A nurse is preparing to administer magnesium sulfate 4 g to a client byintermittent IV bolus over 20 min. Available is magnesium sulfate 4 g in 0.9% sodiumchloride 50 mL. 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.)
The Correct Answer is ["150"]
Infusion rate = volume in mls/ infusion time in hrs
= 50mls divided by 20/60
= 150mls/hr
The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver 150 mL/hr.
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