A Loading Dose of Magnesium Sulfate 4g Is Ordered for a Patient

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Short Answer

A loading dose of magnesium sulfate 4g is ordered for a patient. The concentration available is 4g/250 mL to be given over 30 minutes. How many mL/hr should the nurse set the patient's infusion pump to deliver the medication?

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