An IV of Pronestyl 3 g in 500 mL D5W is infusing at 30 mL/hr. What dose is the client receiving? _______________
a. 3 mg/hr
b. 3 mg/min
c. 180 mg/min
d. 30 mg/min
ANS: B
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