The IV for a Patient in Critical Care Is Flowing

question 7

Essay

The IV for a patient in critical care is flowing at 12 mL per hr.
Ordered: 0.2 mg per minute.
IV: 500 mg in 1000 mL
a. How many mg per hr are ordered?
b. What is the total drug:total mL ratio?
c. Is the flow rate correct? If not, what should it be?
d. What is the appropriate nursing action, if any?

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