Order: Esmolol 60 mcg/kg/min Available: Esmolol 5 g in 500 mL D5W Client's weight: 66 kg The IV flow rate is _______________
a. 60 mL/hr
b. 1 mL/hr
c. 6 mL/hr
d. 24 mL/hr
ANS: D
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