An IV of 50 mg nitroglycerin in 250 mL D5W is infusing at 3 mL/hr. What dosage is the client receiving? _______________
a. 10 mcg/min
b. 50 mcg/min
c. 0.6 mg/min
d. 60 mcg/hr
ANS: A
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