The Order Calls for the Patient to Receive 500 ML

question 20

Multiple Choice

The order calls for the patient to receive 500 mL of intravenous (IV) fluid over 4 hours,and the nurse uses IV tubing with a drop factor at 10 gtts/mL.Which rate should the nurse use on an electronic infusion pump for IV fluids to administer this prescription?

• A) 125 mL/hr
• B) 500 mL/hr
• C) 21 gtts/min
• D) 32 gtts/min

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