A primary healthcare provider prescribes 1.5 L of normal saline (NS) to be given over 24 hours for continuous intravenous (IV) infusion to a client who has diarrhea.
What should be the rate of infusion that is required to be set in the infusion pump?
41.7 mL/hr
83.3 mL/hr
20.8 mL/hr
62.5 mL/hr
The Correct Answer is D
To calculate the rate of infusion, we need to divide the total volume to be infused (1.5 L) by the total time of infusion (24 hours)
1.5 L = 1500 mL (since 1 L = 1000 mL)
Dividing 1500 mL by 24 hours gives us the rate of 62.5 mL/hr.
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Correct Answer is D
Explanation
To find the milliliters to administer, you need to use the formula for dosage calculation:
Volume (mL) = Dose ordered (mg) / Dose available (mg) x Volume available (mL)
Since the dose ordered is 275 mg, the dose available is 500 mg, and the volume available is 2 mL, plug in these values into the formula:
Volume (mL) = 275 mg / 500 mg x 2 mL
Simplify and solve for the volume:
Volume (mL) = 1.1 mL
Therefore, the nurse should administer **1.1 mL** of Primaxin to the patient.
Correct Answer is B
Explanation
The correct angle for giving an intradermal injection is **10 to 15 degrees**. This angle allows the needle to enter the dermis, which is the layer of skin just below the epidermis. The needle should be inserted almost flat against the patient's skin, with the bevel side up. A small blister or bleb should form under the skin after injecting the medication.
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