Calculate IV Rates for Medications Administered Over Time, Based on Body

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Calculate IV rates for medications administered over time, based on body weight. Round answers to the nearest tenth. Set the rate in mL/hr.
-Ordered: Dobutrex 5 mcg/kg/min IV. Client weighs 145 lb.
Available: Dobutrex 250 mg in 250 mL D₅W

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