A Physician Orders an Infusion of 1000 ML of 5

question 27

Multiple Choice

A physician orders an infusion of 1000 mL of 5% dextrose in 0.45% NS to be completed in 8 hours.The IV delivery system's drop factor is 20 gtt.How many mL/hr should the nurse set the electronic infusion pump to deliver the infusion?

• A) 125 mL/hr
• B) 100 mL/hr
• C) 85 mL/hr
• D) 42 mL/hr

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