Order: Regular insulin 5 units/hr IV Available: Regular insulin 100 units in 250 mL NS The IV flow rate to deliver this dosage is _______________
a. 1 mL/hr
b. 10 mL/hr
c. 13 mL/hr
d. 20 mL/hr
ANS: C
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