A Child Has a Nasogastric (NG)tube to Continuous Low Intermittent

question 11

Short Answer

A child has a nasogastric (NG)tube to continuous low intermittent suction.The physician's prescription is to replace the previous 4-hour NG output with a normal saline piggyback over a 2-hour period.The NG output for the previous 4 hours totaled 50 mL.What milliliter/hour rate should the nurse administer to replace with a normal saline piggyback? _____ Record your answer as a whole number.

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