Directions: Recalculate the IV Flow Rate

question 23

Short Answer

Directions: Recalculate the IV flow rate. Determine the percentage of change and state the course of action. Assume that hospital policy permits recalculation of rates when rates are off schedule and clients are stable.
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100 units of regular Humulin insulin in 250 mL 0.9% NS were to infuse at 4 mL/hr. How many units per hour will be delivered? _____

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Definitions:

Compounded Semiannually

Interest calculation method where interest is added to the principal amount twice a year, leading to interest on interest in the second half.

Simple Interest

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Interest Paid

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Equal Installments

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