The physician orders you to give C.P. 1 gram of calcium gluconate intravenously over 15
minutes now, and then initiate an infusion of 2 grams of calcium gluconate in 500 mL D5W
over 12 hours.
After the bolus is complete, at what rate will you set the IV pump?
41.7 or 42 mL/hr (500 mL/12 hr)
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