Calculate the Hourly Intravenous (IV) Flow Rates $10 \mathrm{~mL} \text { per hr. }$

question 23

Essay

Calculate the hourly intravenous (IV) flow rates.
-The patient's IV is flowing at $10 \mathrm{~mL} \text { per hr. }$ Ordered: $2 \text { mg per hr }$ IV: $100 \mathrm{mg} \text { in } 500 \mathrm{~mL}$ of solution.
a. What is the total drug:total mL ratio?
b. How many mg per hr is the patient receiving?
c. Is the patient receiving the correct amount of medication?
d. What is the appropriate nursing action, if any?

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