An IV Infusion Order for a Patient Reads "1000 ML

question 11

Multiple Choice

An IV infusion order for a patient reads "1000 mL dextrose 5% in normal saline intravenously,immediately." What additional information does the prescriber need to provide for it to be a valid order?

• A) Drip rate
• B) Drop factor
• C) Duration
• D) Start time

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