The Medical Practitioner Has Ordered 50 ML of an IV

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Short Answer

The medical practitioner has ordered 50 mL of an IV solution to infuse over the next 20 minutes. In order to accurately infuse this solution, the electronic controller should be set to deliver how many mL/hr?

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Definitions:

Cholecystokinin

A hormone secreted by cells in the duodenum that stimulates the digestion of fat and protein.

Fatty Acids

Long hydrocarbon chains with a carboxylic acid group at one end, essential components of lipids and important sources of energy.

Duodenum

The first section of the small intestine immediately beyond the stomach, where most chemical digestion takes place.

Gastric Secretion

The process by which the stomach releases substances like hydrochloric acid, enzymes, and mucus, which aid in food digestion.