The physician has ordered Nipride (nitroprusside) 3 mcg/kg/min via infusion pump. The medication is available as Nipride (nitroprusside) 50 mg in 250 D5W. The client weighs 60 kg

How many milliliters per hour should the nurse set the infusion pump?
A) 54
B) 55
C) 56
D) 57


A

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