Order: Vasopressin 0.5 milliunits/kg/hr Patient's weight: 154 lb The client is receiving a dosage of _______________
a. 77 milliunits/min
b. 35 milliunits/min
c. 77 milliunits/hr
d. 35 milliunits/hr
ANS: D
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