Vasopressin 0

question 27

Short Answer

Vasopressin 0.1 unit/min infusion is prescribed for a patient with acute arterial gastrointestinal (GI)bleeding. The vasopressin label states vasopressin 100 units/250 mL normal saline. How many mL/hr will the nurse infuse?

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