A client is to receive 1,000 mL of 5% dextrose in water over a 12-hour period. What is the hourly flow rate?
a. 50 mL/hr c. 100 mL/hr
b. 83 mL/hr d. 166 mL/hr
B
To set the flow rate for a client's IV infusion: prepare to set the flow rate (have paper and pencil ready to calculate, review calibration in drops per mL of each infusion set) and determine hourly rate by dividing total volume by total hours to be infused. 1,000 mL/12 hours = 83 mL/hr
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