When calculating the initial rate of an insulin infusion as treatment for diabetic ketoacidosis in a patient weighing 80 kg, the nurse would expect to administer insulin at what rate?
1. 120 units per hour
2. 80 units per hour
3. 8 units per hour
4. 12 units per hour
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Rationale 1: The formula for continuous infusion of insulin is 0.1 unit/kg/hour;
0.1 × 80 = 8 units/hour.
Rationale 2: The formula for continuous infusion of insulin is 0.1 unit/kg/hour;
0.1 × 80 = 8 units/hour.
Rationale 3: The formula for continuous infusion of insulin is 0.1 unit/kg/hour;
0.1 × 80 = 8 units/hour.
Rationale 4: The formula for continuous infusion of insulin is 0.1 unit/kg/hour;
0.1 × 80 = 8 units/hour.
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