The physician orders an infusion of 1000 mL of 5% dextrose in 0.45 NS to be completed in 8 hours. The IV delivery system's drop factor is 20. The nurse should set the electronic in-fusion pump to deliver how many mL/hour?
1. 125
2. 100
3. 85
4. 42
1
Whole volume (1000 mL) divided by number of hours (8) = 125 mL/hour. Volume per hour (125 mL) x 8 hours = 1000 mL.
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