In a volume-control administration set, the nurse usually mixes medication with:
A. 10 to 30 ml of solution
B. 50 to 100 ml of solution
C. 100 to 500 ml of solution
D. 500 to 1000 ml of solution
B
A, B, C, and D. In a volume control administration set, 50 to 100 ml of solution is used to dilute the medication.
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