An IV of Pitocin 40 units in 1,000 mL D5NS is infusing at 12 mL/hr. The client is receiving a dosage of _______________

a. 10 units/hr
b. 8 milliunits/min
c. 12 units/hr
d. 120 milliunits/min


ANS: B

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