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Hesi rn dosage calculation ( 40 Questions)
Question 1 of 40 :
The healthcare provider prescribes one liter of 1/4 strength saline in 5% dextrose solution (D5 1/4 NS) to infuse at a keep-open rate over 24 hours. The IV administration set delivers 15 gtt/mL. The nurse should regulate the infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.)
Correct Answer: 42
Calculation:
Convert liters to milliliters:
1 liter (L) = 1000 milliliters (mL)
Calculate the infusion rate in mL/hr:
Infusion rate (mL/hr) = Total volume (mL) / Total time (hours)
= 1000 mL / 24 hours
= 41.67 mL/hr
Round to the nearest whole number:
= 42 mL/hr
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