A client who had a hysterectomy has a 200-mg dose of ciprofloxacin (Cipro) ordered to infuse in 30 minutes. At what rate should the nurse infuse the medication if the pharmacy provides 200 mg in a 100-mL bag of normal saline?
(Record your answer using a whole number.) ___ mL/hr
ANS:
200 mL/hr
100 mL × 2 = 200 mL/hr.
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