Order: Dopamine 6 mcg/kg/min Available: Dopamine 400 mg in 100 mL 1/2NS Client's weight: 68 kg The IV flow rate is _______________
a. 6 mL/hr
b. 60 mL/hr
c. 36 mL/hr
d. 15 mL/hr
ANS: A
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