The nurse is preparing to administer a prescribed dose of intravenous dexamethasone (Decadron) to a client after craniotomy. The pharmacy supplies dexamethasone 40 mcg in 20 mL normal sa-line to be administered over 15 minutes
The nurse sets the IV pump at a rate of _____ mL/hr. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
80
20 mL/15 min = x mL/60 min
15x = 1200
x = 80 mL/hr
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