The health care provider prescribes the client to receive 1000 mL of IV fluid every eight hours. At what rate should the nurse program the electronic infusion pump to infuse?
a. 100 mL c. 150 mL
b. 125 mL d. 200 mL
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: The client should receive 125 mL per hour.
B Correct: Divide 1000 mL by eight hours = 125 mL/hr.
C Incorrect: The client should receive 125 mL per hour.
D Incorrect: The client should receive 125 mL per hour.
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