Directions: Recalculate the IV Flow Rate

question 10

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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Order: Digoxin 0.25 mg IV push. Infuse slowly over 5 min.
Available: Digoxin 0.5 mg/2 mL
How many milliliters should be infused per minute? _____

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